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WEEKEND EDITION - FEBRUARY 25, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

‘Biggest cheerleader’ seeking third term on commission SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Admitting “there’s no question, I’m Darke County’s biggest cheerleader,” Mike Stegall is seeking his third “and final” term as a county commissioner.

“I like making people happy,” Stegall said, explaining he believes his personality, as well as the work he’s been able to accomplish as a commissioner feeds this goal.

On May 8, Darke County voters will be asked to choose between two Republicans running for commission, Stegall and his opponent, John Kennedy. No Democrats are seeking the commission seat.

Stegall, who will be 64

next month, is a lifelong resident of Greenville, where he and his wife of 42 years, Rosemary, a retired nurse, continue to live.

Now retired, Stegall began working with his father’s plumbing and construction businesses, eventually contracting by “a handshake” with C.F. Poeppelman Inc. in Bradford.

Stegall’s first foray into local politics began as a Greenville Township Trustee.

“Someone said they needed my help,” he explained.

He served as a trustee for five years, until he was elected a county commissioner.

“I have never worked with a group of officials that are so dedicated to making things better,” for county residents, he said, including current commissioners

Hallie McIntyre shares information on forming a team for the 2018 March for Babies in Darke County.

March for Babies prepares for 2018 walk RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – In just under 2 1/2-months approximately 750 marchers will be taking to the streets of Greenville to once again bring attention to the battle mothers, babies and families face with premature births and birth defects. On May 5, March of Dimes will bring its March for Babies to the Darke County Fairgrounds for the annual fundraising event. The walk begins at 9 a.m., but doors open at 8 a.m. to turn in donations and a Superhero Sprint at 8:30 a.m.

Hallie McIntyre, development manager for March of Dimes Greater Dayton Market, held a kickoff event on Wednesday for persons interested in forming a team to help March of Dimes raise funds for research to prevent and find solutions for children being born with birth defects. McIntyre has set a goal of $70,000 for the Darke County community.

The local organizing committee has shortened this year’s walk due to participants asking for a shorter walk. “Five miles is kind of tough,” she said. “We heard the feedback and we understand.” The walk will now by three miles and will follow the previous route until marchers reach Greenville’s

city building. They will then turn right and head down South Broadway to Washington and then onto Fair Street. She is hoping the shorter route will encourage families to walk together.

If three miles is still too long, Darke County’s March for Babies will still have a one-mile Family Fun Walk.

“We are really excited to have Wayne Deschambeau, president and CEO of Wayne HealthCare, as our chair. We are just looking forward to bring in new teams this year,” said McIntyre. She explained the local walk gets great support from corporate teams, but they don’t have a lot of family teams. The Wonder Walks normally held at local schools will now be part of the May 5 walk.

Wayne HealthCare and GTI are serving as this year’s Gold Sponsors. The walk also gets support from local banks, such as Greenville Federal and Second National Bank.

March of Dimes is empowering families with programs, knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By uniting communities, they’re building a future for us all.

If you would like to sign up a family team, visit www. marchforbabies.org or call McIntyre at (937) 3299274.

Mike Stegall

Mike Rhoades and Matt Aultman and other county employees.

One accomplishment Stegall cites during his tenure has been the dedication and support commission has given the county’s business and industry community.

“To say there’s been no (business) growth in the county is just wrong,” Stegall said of those who have opposing viewpoints.

So far this year – 2018 – Stegall says, there’s $70 million in projected growth, citing Whirlpool’s planned windmill project and Midmark’s expansion.

Stegall also cites the county’s low unemployment rate as a positive.

“In January 2011, our unemployment rate stood at 10.4 percent – the state’s was 9.3 percent. We were higher than the state. Now we have between 3.8 percent and 4 percent in Darke County,” he pointed out.

To meet the county’s workforce development goals, commission has helped bring in several new businesses in recent years, Stegall said, including US Aerobotixs, Specialized Castings, Ohio Plastics, Erwin Brothers, Spartech, Integrity Ambulance, Jaffe Glass, Classic Carriers, All American Clothing, Ramco Motors, Continental Carbonic, and AFS Technology.

Two businesses also have located at the Darke County Airport, Stegall said, including J Crane and Bogey Aviation.

While a small contingent of Darke Countians say they are skeptical about the updates being done at the airport, Stegall remains committed to the project – the majority of which is being funded through Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants.

“The county’s entire business community can benefit from the airport (runway) extension,” Stegall said.

In order to apply for grant funding, Stegall said the FAA Great Lakes Region required letters from area industry and business leaders stating interest in the project.

Several replied to the request, including Darke County Economic Development and the Dayton Development Corporation, which oversees a 14-county area surrounding Dayton.

Stegall said he was most

impressed with a statement made in a letter written by Whirlpool’s Kenneth Hossler, which noted not only how the county’s major manufacturers would benefit from an airport expansion, but also the positive impact it would have on the smaller business community, including hotels, eateries and retail from visitors coming through the local airport, instead of driving in from Dayton.

“We’re very proud of what we’ve done, and are going to continue to do it,” Stegall said, naming the recent upgrade of the county’s financial status by Moody’s Investor Services - which would ensure a better bond rate if the county had to borrow money - and the nearly complete changeover to the MARCS communication system as more positives for the county.

Commissioners also have started the process to replace the courthouse steps, Stegall said, which will include a handicap accessible entrance on the basement level as well as “periodcorrect” steps leading to the second (main) level.

Another point Stegall said he wanted to make to voters is that county commissioners are dedicated to “see all our county’s communities grow. (The city of) Greenville is a big part of this, but we have other smaller communities we are investing in, as well.”

Stegall also said he wanted voters to understand commission has reached out to combat the county’s opioid problem.

“Judge (Jonathan) Hein has a mentoring program, we’re working with the TriCounty Board of Mental Health and Job and Family Services,” Stegall said.

Also, last fall, county commissioners joined with a group of 20-plus Ohio counties to file a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

As for those who are reading negative comments on social media or who are questioning commission’s decisions, Stegall invites them to stop by commission’s office – or call - and ask questions.

“People read this and read we’re ‘crooks,’ and instead of coming to us to check it out, they believe it,” he said. “That’s why I have Coffee with a Commissioner and write Commissioner’s Corner. I want people to ask. I’m as open as I can be.

It does me no good to lie to people. It’s all public record.

It’s your job as a citizen to find out if we’re being ‘bad,’ especially at this level.”

To contact Stegall to ask questions, for campaign signs or speaking engagements, call 937-547-0183 (home) or 937-459-9555 (cell). He also may be reached at the County Administration Building at 937-547-7370.

New administration building in Arcanum’s future SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – Forced out of their offices last November, village officials in Arcanum are now looking to construct a new 6,000- to 7,000-square-foot administrative building and police department.

Last fall, village workers asked for the air quality inside their 130-year-old administration building on North Main Street to be checked and were surprised to find a colony of bats residing in the building’s attic.

Village offices, as well as the police department were moved to the American Clothing Building, 1 Pop Rite Drive.

After determining costs to bring the village building to code would be astronomical – up to $10 million – officials decided to go ahead with a plan to build a new structure, said Bill Kessler, village administrator.

Another challenge, Kessler said, was that the village police department was located on the second floor.

“We want to house a new police department on the first floor,” Kessler said.

The police department’s evidence room, Kessler explained, remains in the old building for now, as well as

some property being stored there by the township trustees.

A pre-architectural report was due back to village administrators this week from the WDC Group in Springfield.

The report, explained Kessler, will assist with projected costs and design of a new facility, which is planned to be constructed in the 55-acre village industrial park, located off Albright Street to the east of town. The report should also assist with what type of structure the village should construct – whether it be a bricks and mortar or a prefab building.

Kessler also said the village is attempting to obtain financing through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and has hired a firm to conduct environmental studies required by the USDA. “We think we have enough in line – that it’s possible (to build) by end of the year, but won’t know for sure until USDA process is done – hopefully by the end of April,” Kessler said.

The village has been working with the USDA for their new wastewater treatment plant, which is projected to be completed by spring 2019.

“It’s underway and so

Have an idea on how the 130-year-old Arcanum Village building could be used? Village officials are making plans to build a new facility.

far, so good,” Kessler said of the wastewater project, which is being constructed

by Builder’s Craft, located in Kentucky.

For now, the old office space will remain empty, Kessler said.

“Our main object right now is if we want to build a building, that we have the means to do that,” Kessler said, noting that village officials were looking at letting the old administrative office building set for at least two years to see if any ideas are brought forward to preserve it.

Built in 1830 as a village opera house, Kessler said it has always been home to village offices and a meeting hall.

“It’s an expensive thing to bring it back to code – an estimated $10 million. To bring back one floor to code

is $1 million,” he said.

Kessler said the bat problem “is being dealt with right now. Barnes Wildlife Control is sealing up the building where bats can come in and leaving two areas open through spring so they can exit. Those areas will then be closed.”

There’s also some mold and asbestos in the building.

As for the village’s industrial park, Kessler said the Darke County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) is assisting village officials with development.

“We want to find a way to attract more business to Arcanum. We’ve had work done in the past as far as studies, etcetera, but more work needs to be done to start advertising property and attract small- to medium-size businesses.”

POLICE BEAT 15-year-old cited for assault at Greenville High School PAGE 2 February 25, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

ASSAULT

On Feb. 21 a School Resource Officer (SRO) was on patrol at Greenville High School when he observed a fight on the security cameras. The officer found a 15-year-old male, who was extremely agitated and aggressive, according to the report. The subject was attempting to fight a 17-yearold male by the cafeteriaarea bathrooms. The officer escorted the 15-year-old to an assistant principal’s office to sit while he went back to the cafeteria to look for the victim. While in the cafeteria, the SRO saw that the defendant had left the office to come and search for the victim in order to fight him again. The SRO ended up having to handcuff the de-

fendant and take him back to the office, where he remained. The officer viewed the security tape and saw that the victim did not attempt to fight back, but was trying to get away from the defendant. The defendant was eventually pulled away from the victim by another student. The victim told the SRO that the defendant had been trying to “box” him and some of his friends, and when they refused he began to attack the victim, who had scratches and a swollen eye. The 15-year-old was cited for assault and released to the Michael’s Home. The victim was sent home with a family member.

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block of Sherman Street on the report of a wanted person and a possible stolen camper. The officer found suspect William Nibert putting a tire on the right side of a towable travel trailer.

The officer confirmed with dispatch that Nibert had an active warrant through Greenville Police Department. Another officer was called to the scene and ran the VIN of the trailer through LEADS/NCIC. Dispatch received notification the trailer was stolen from Elkhart, Ind., The stolen vehicle was also confirmed through LEADS/NCIC. The trailer was attached to Nibert’s vehicle. The trailer was towed to the city garage for storage as evidence.

One of the officers spoke with a representative from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s office to advise them where the trailer would be towed to and that charges were going to be filed against Nibert for receiving stolen property. A copy of the report also was sent to the prosecutor’s office for grand jury consideration.

Nibert was arrested on the warrant and transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated, original charge of a tax violation and has a bond of $525.

WANTED PERSON

On Feb. 16, an officer was called to the Stardust Motel on State Route 49 on a trespassing complaint.

Upon arrival the officer made contact with two suspects, a female and Casey Bercaw. The female said she was waiting for her sister to come pay for another night at the hotel but the owner of the motel told her she had to leave until they received money. The officer checked the female and Bercaw through LEADS/ NCIC and found Bercaw had an active warrant

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through the Darke County Sheriff’s office. Dispatch confirmed the warrant and Bercaw was arrested and transported to the Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated on an original charge of drug paraphernalia on a $1,025 bond.

On Feb. 17 an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Vine Street in search of Derick Burton, who had a felony warrant from Darke County for a probation violation. The officer located Burton and placed him under arrest and conducted a search. A new syringe was found in the right pocket of Burton’s sweatshirt with both caps still on the syringe and no blood or residue in the syringe. Burton was transported to the Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated and held on no bond. No new charges were sought due to the needle being new and Burton already facing felony charges.

On Feb. 17 while on routine patrol, an officer observed Zachery Gilbert walking on Vine Street near Fourth Street. Having prior knowledge Gilbert had an active arrest warrant from Greenville Police Department, the officer stopped him at the corner of Vine Street and Fourth Street.

Gilbert confirmed who he was and dispatch advised his warrant was for failure to comply with serving 21 days with an original charge of obstructing justice. Gilbert was placed under arrest. Another officer arrived on scene to assist. The officers searched Gilbert prior to placing him in a cruiser and during the search they located eight pills in a small baggy in his front right jeans pocket. The pills were later identified as Vistiryl and Dicyclomine. The pill identifier shows the Vistiryl is used for anxiety and the Dicyclomine is used for intestinal issues, both prescription only medications. Gilbert did not have a prescription for either pill. The pills were later transported to the police

department and placed into property as evidence. Gilbert was transported to the Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated for his warrant and must serve 21 days. Gilbert will be issued a citation for the possession of the prescription pills at a later date.

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The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police

Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved.

Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Deputies investigate Ansonia stabbing ANSONIA – On Monday, Feb. 19, at approximately 10:56 p.m., the Darke County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Wayne HealthCare Emergency Room in reference to a man that had been stabbed.

Darke County deputies responded to the Wayne HealthCare Emergency Room. The investigation revealed Zechariah Gwinn (25), New Castle, Ind., had been assaulted and stabbed by Aaron Sanders (25), Ansonia. The stabbing occurred before noon on Monday at Sanders’ residence located at 9957 Detling Road, Ansonia.

Gwinn was treated by

Aaron Sanders

Wayne Health Care and Miami Valley Hospital for his injuries and his condition is stable at this time.

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at 10:33 p.m., Sanders was taken into custody at 5755 State Route 571 East Greenville, without further incident on charges of felonious assault.

This case remains under investigation.

UC Lions will help with fly-in breakfast UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lions Club held its second meeting of 2018 on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

The meeting started with a delicious meal prepared

by Vicky Vinson and Allen Jefferis.

Their guest was the manager of the Randolph County Airport, Eric Livingston. Livingston answered questions about the Randolph County Airport Fly-In Breakfast in June. The Fly-In Breakfast is well known and has been a yearly event for 68 years; one of the oldest flyin breakfasts around. The

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Union City Lions have decided to partner with the airport to help cook and serve breakfast. This year’s Fly-In Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 9 and the menu will include sausage, eggs, toast, coffee, and juice. The event is open to the public and will offer airplane rides and a chance to see many types of airplanes.

Community input sought PIQUA – Edison State Community College is currently engaging in a Strategic Planning Process aimed at moving the college forward and providing stronger educational service while also better responding to the needs of communities throughout the region regarding education, workforce development, and local partnerships.

Community members are valued by Edison State as essential stakeholders who present unique perspective and insight into the educational and training needs of the region. To gather feedback, Edison State invites interested community members to take part in a focus group, geared toward collecting information related to the college’s strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

For convenience, two focus group events will be held. The first event will be held at the Darke County Campus located at 601 Wagner Ave., Greenville, on Tuesday, March 13, from 3-4:30 p.m.

The second event will be held at the Piqua Campus located at 1973 Edison Drive, Piqua, on Wednesday, March 14, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Input provided will have significant influence in assisting Edison State to realize their mission and help to better serve students and communities throughout the region.

Those interested in participating are asked to RSVP

by Monday, March 5, 2018, to Heather Lanham, Senior Executive Assistant to the President by calling (937) 778-7803 or by emailing hlanham@edisonohio.edu.

Please indicate which event you would like to attend.

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Royals and Washington part of Burkett’s lineage

BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

The Sugar Shack is a great place to warm up this time of year at Shawnee Prairie.

Pure maple syrup and breakfast at the Prairie GREENVILLE – The sap is owing and the ďŹ re is roaring in the Sugar Shack; that means it’s time to enjoy nature’s sweet treat. March 3, beginning at 8 a.m., is Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie.

The Friends of the Parks will serve up a hearty breakfast of wafes, sausage, juice, coffee, and pure maple syrup. Breakfast is from 8 a.m.-noon, and carryout is available. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the breakfast for $6 for adults and $3 for kids ages 3-12, or presale is available at the Nature Center from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

This Shawnee Prairie event offers guided tours through history and science to learn the process

of turning sap into syrup.

After a tour through the woods, visit the sugar shack and warm up in the steam-ďŹ lled evaporator room as the sap continues countless hours on a boil to reduce it down to syrup. Then head out to the log house and blacksmith shop to visit with the pioneers from 200 years ago and learn historical maple sugar uses. Finally, complete the day at the Nature Center where the gift shop and bake sale will be full of maple goodies for anyone’s sweet tooth.

If you have any questions about this or any other program offered by the Darke County Parks, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 or visit www. darkecountyparks.org.

GREENVILLE – Karen Burkett and husband John anticipate watching the upcoming royal wedding in England from their home because they are part of Karen’s family, even though they are “a very extended branch.�

Burkett sent a letter to Prince Harry of England congratulating him on his recent engagement. A portion of the Burkett letter read, “My family is from a long line of Washingtons, originating near Lancashire, England. It seems that we have a common direct ancestor through my family and the Spencers.�

On Jan. 15, Buckingham Palace responded and Burkett received a picture and card in the mail. The response on the back of the picture read: “Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle were incredibly touched that you took the trouble to write as you did in connection with their forthcoming wedding. It really was most thoughtful of you

and greatly appreciated.

His Royal Highness and Ms. Markle send you their warmest thanks and very best wishes.�

The Burketts went to Scotland last fall to take part in the Maclaine Clan celebration. Their son, Jeff, lives in Dallas with his wife, Marlee, nee McCormick, who belongs to the Maclaine Clan. “We believed we had a genealogy connection in Scotland but had nothing in writing at that time,� she said. After a few days in Edinburgh, they traveled west toward Oban where the highland games were to take place. It was then on to the Isle of Mull where the clan gathering was held.

There were many stops along the way to the clan’s manor house and adjacent Moy Castle at Loch Buie. “We really got a feel of the area and people� she said. “I discovered an ancestor, 33 prior generations, Priest Duncan of Strathearn of Dule being the earliest in Scotland (c.

890 to 925).�

Burkett, daughter of the

Bradford bands will perform BRADFORD – The students of the Bradford Middle School and High School Bands will perform a concert on Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m. in the Bradford School Auditieria.

The public is invited and there is no charge for admission.

The bands that will be

performing are the sixth grade band, junior high band and high school band.

Listeners will hear a variety of music including traditional marches, pop tunes and original compositions for band. The Bradford School Bands are directed

by Doug Albright.

John and Karen Burkett wear 18th Century-style clothing when they are doing re-enactments. Karen connects to royalty, not to mention President George Washington in the United States. (Courtesy photo)

lar painting on a wall that brought tears to her eyes. “I could ďŹ nd no label or signature on the painting but it resembled my father when he was about 35- to 40-years old,â€? she said.

Welch found her connection to President Washington last year. “Without his help, I would not have been able to make the discovery,� she said.

Burkett said her grandmother from 10 generations is the same as George Washington’s great-greatgrandmother, Margaret Butler-Washington. “This lineage can be traced back to the Kings of England, and is the area where Princess Diana’s Spencer lineage connects,� she said.

late Harold and Mildred Walters and granddaughter of the late Ray and Alma (Washington) Walter, said she is also a cousin to George Washington. “The Washingtons go back to the Dunbar clan, (25 generations to Earl Gospatric III, Earl of Dunbar one of the oldest clans in Scotland,� she said.

Burkett said it was Glen Welch, a local retired school teacher, who helped her connect with the ďŹ rst president. Two days before 9-11, they were at Mount Vernon, Va., to be juried to participate in their Fall Market Faire. While waiting in the administrative building on the estate, Burkett noticed a particu-

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Faber ďŹ les to run for state representative CELINA – Mercer County attorney Travis Faber ďŹ led his petitions to run in the Republican primary for State Representative of the 84th House District. Faber is a conservative Republican and the nephew of the current State Representative Keith Faber, who has announced he is running for State Auditor. Formalizing his run for State Representative, Faber turned in 146 signatures from citizens in all four of the counties that make up the district, putting him well above the required 50 signatures needed to place him on the ballot. “I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the amount of support we’ve seen since announcing my candidacy last year,â€? Faber said, adding that he has knocked on over 6,000 doors, attended four county fairs, and visited hundreds of community events all over the 84th District to get a chance to hear from voters directly.

Faber has said that his priorities in ofďŹ ce will be to promote common-sense government, to pass prolife legislation including the Heartbeat Bill, to defend Second Amendment rights, and to ďŹ ght for lower taxes on families, businesses, and farmers. “We need a strong voice in Columbus who will be able to defend our community’s values. A voice that will protect our strong independent schools and a voice that will make sure our local communities get the resources they need,â€? Faber said.

Faber currently practices law in Celina, where he manages Faber & Associates. He focuses his practice on civil litigation and business law. “I have sat across the table from OSHA and the EPA,�

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Faber states, “and I’ve seen just how harmful job-killing regulations can be. As someone who grew up in a small business household, I want to help our job creators and farmers grow and thrive.�

Travis Faber will be a Republican candidate in the May 8 primary for State Representative of the 84th House District, which is made up of Mercer County and parts of Auglaize, Darke, and Shelby counties. For more information about Travis Faber or to speak with him, you can call him at his personal number (419) 516-0771 or visit his website, TravisFaber.org.

Governor’s appointments COLUMBUS – Governor John R. Kasich recently made the following appointments to the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council for terms beginning Feb. 12, 2018 and ending Dec. 31, 2020.

Brenda Brandon of Oak Harbor (Ottawa Co.), Morgan E. Gattermeyer of Hamilton (Butler Co.), Rhonda J. Rich of Troy (Miami Co.), Michael E. Denlinger of Cincinnati (Hamilton Co.), Matt A. Harrison of Greenville (Darke Co.), and Michael E. Richards of GreenďŹ eld (Highland Co.).

Manchester ďŹ les for state rep seat CELINA – Susan Manchester (R-WaynesďŹ eld) has ofďŹ cially ďŹ led her candidacy for State Representative of Ohio’s 84th House District at the Mercer County Board of Elections. The 84th House District covers parts of Auglaize, Darke, and Shelby counties, and all of Mercer County.

Manchester announced her campaign on July 12, 2017, and has engaged with thousands of voters ever since. Manchester states: “I’ve loved meeting people across the district. I’ve personally knocked on nearly 3,000 doors, conducted over 50 one-on-one meetings with elected ofďŹ cials and community members, at-

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tended dozens of events, and volunteered at four county fairs. It’s been an honor to meet so many people who are passionate about the future of our state. The 84th House District has the strongest, most supportive communities in the state of Ohio,

and I would be humbled to represent you at the Statehouse.�

Manchester grew up on her family’s farm in Auglaize County, attended Ohio State University, and spent almost ďŹ ve years working for Congressman Jim Jordan in Washington, D.C. She is a Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment ďŹ scal conservative who believes in the power of people and communities to create opportunities, stand up for each other, and look out for each other. When it comes to getting the job done, Manchester feels that she is well-positioned to be a strong voice for the district in the General Assembly.

“I’ve found that across the board, people are frustrated by politicians who completely lose sight of who they are, where they came from, and the people who elected them once they are in ofďŹ ce. My experiences working for Congressman Jordan have shown me the importance of staying true to the district that elected you and making sure that voters know their voice, values, and experiences matter.â€?

Manchester will be on the Republican ballot for the May 8, 2018 Primary Election.

To learn more visit ManchesterforYou.com, or check out Susan Manchester on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

tackle some of our state’s most pressing problems,â€? said Campaign Manager Jody Foltyn. “I’m conďŹ dent that as this campaign progresses, voters

will determine that Robert Sprague is the principled and visionary leader our state needs in the Treasurer’s OfďŹ ce.â€?

Redistricting issue heads to voters Sprague ďŹ les petition for Treasurer of State COLUMBUS—State Representative Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) announced the Ohio House has approved Senate Joint Resolution 5, paving the way for historic, bipartisan redistricting reform to now go before voters on the primary ballot on May 8.

SJR 5 ensures that Ohio’s congressional map-making process features bipartisan support, keeps communities of interest whole and promotes districts that are compact and competitive. “I was glad to see this important initiative pass the House yesterday,� said Huffman. “The bipartisan support of this resolution demonstrates the legislature’s dedication to a redistricting process that is fair and good for all Ohioans. I look forward to seeing this issue on the ballot in May.�

The culmination of months of bipartisan talks among the House, Senate and engaged citizen groups, SJR 5 aims to implement a congressional redistricting system similar to Issue 1, a 2015 ballot initiative that changed the way state House and Senate districts are drawn. Ohioans approved that ballot initiative with over 70 percent of the vote.

If passed by voters in May, Ohio’s new redistricting system would require drawing a map that earns three-ďŹ fths support by each chamber of the General Assembly, including at least 50 percent support from the minority party.

Failure to meet that threshold would send the decision to the seven-member Redistricting Commission, consisting of appointees from the Governor, Secretary of State and State Auditor, as well as two Republicans and two Democrats from the Ohio House and Senate. The commission’s goal would be to create a 10-year map that earns majority approval from the commission and approval from at least two minority party members.

Further steps are also in place should the commission fail to meet that requirement, including ultimately the General Assembly approving a temporary map lasting for four years, after which time the process begins anew to create a sixyear map.

Having passed both legislative chambers, SJR 5 now heads to the Secretary of State’s ofďŹ ce to be ďŹ led as a ballot initiative.

COLUMBUS – State Representative Robert Sprague (R-Findlay) ofďŹ cially declared his candidacy for Treasurer of State this afternoon with the ďŹ ling of 2,657 signatures from Ohioans representing 71 counties. A ďŹ rst-time candidate for statewide ofďŹ ce, Robert announced his intention to run for Treasurer in March 2017 and quickly established a formidable network of political and ďŹ nancial support. “I am honored to submit to Secretary Husted this afternoon the signatures of over 2,500 Ohioans who

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Campaign ďŹ nance reports released last week show Sprague raised nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to date and that he maintains an account balance surpassing that of all other declared candidates for Treasurer of State. “Robert has picked up an overwhelming amount of support as people have learned more about his experience, his values and his innovative solutions to

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GHS alum Aaron Rich makes mark starting for Bluffton University GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – 2017 Greenville graduate Aaron Rich, a starter for the Bluffton University Beavers men’s basketball team in his freshman season has high praise for Greenville head boys basketball coach Kyle Joseph.

“Coach Joseph is a very big role model, he treated us like family, our whole senior class,” said Rich. “The biggest thing he did for me; he got me prepared for the next level. He’s a great coach, a young head coach that will only get better and better. In practice he’s a great teacher, a great guy.”

Rich is averaging 8.4 points per game his freshman college season including a game high 21 points against Transylvania and stands second on the team in field goal shooting percentage at .545 while earning his way into the Beavers

starting lineup to start 24 of the team’s 26 games, a lineup that includes two seniors, one junior and a sophomore making Rich the lone starting freshman for Bluffton.

Rich, a 6’5″ 205 pound forward stands second on the team in blocked shots, fourth in rebounds, steals and assists and fifth in scoring with 210 points including six 3-pointers while leading the Beavers in scoring two games to date his freshman season.

Aaron took time to talk Greenville boys basketball, a program that graduated seven seniors from last year’s team including the entire starting five.

“I practiced with them at the beginning of the year and you can already see – you can tell the difference in the guys,” said Rich. “They are starting to believe in what he is trying to teach.

You can tell they have that never give up attitude.”

Coach Joseph’s hours spent in the gym with young

future Green Wave basketball players go mostly unnoticed.

“A good head coach you have to start from the ground up,” Rich noted.

“You have to start young like Coach (Aaron) Shaffer did in football – he started the program with young kids. If you start young and get the players to believe in what you are coaching, then you will have much better results.”

“It takes time and I believe Coach Joseph has the stuff to turn any program around,” continued Rich.

“Coach (Rachael) Kerns did a great job with the girls program, a program that was 0-23 the season before she took over. I know some of the girls that still play and you can see how much they have improved over time” Rich believes coaching high school students is much more than just wins and losses.

“Coach Joseph has very high morals and standards,”

Successful GHS Lady Wave season comes to an end

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW CARLISLE – The Greenville Lady Wave basketball season came to close Wednesday night in OHSAA Division II tournament play with a 48-18 loss to the Carroll Lady Patriots – 2018 league champions of the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed Division.

“Carroll won a lot of games this year,” said Lady Wave coach Rachael Kerns.

“They’re young. Watch out for Carroll here in the future. They’re going to win a lot of games especially next year and even the year after.”

“If we play Carroll 10 times I think we win one time,” added Kerns. “They really are just a better team than what we are. Carroll played really good defense but we just missed some shots tonight. They were great looks inside, outside, all around. Not saying we win if we make some of those but it definitely changes how the game would have been played out.”

Carroll took advantage of cold Lady Wave shooting to take an 18-3 lead after one period of play.

Period No. 2 was no kinder to Greenville as shots would not fall with Carroll taking the period by a 13-5 score sending the teams to the break with the Lady Patriots holding a 31-8 advantage.

Carroll pushed its lead to 45-11 after three periods of play with the Lady Wave battling back to take the final quarter by a 7-3 score.

“It’s always hard to lose, it’s always hard to have that last talk with your team

Greenville senior Payton Brandenburg plays in her final game for the Lady Wave in tournament game against Carroll. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

at the end of the year but definitely more positives than negatives this season,” Coach Kerns noted. “This game is just kind of unfortunate because I don’t think we played our best defensive game – obviously offensively we just didn’t finish.”

Two Lady Wave seniors; Cassie Cromwell and Payton Brandenburg dressed for their final basketball game wearing the Green and White.

“Nothing really to hang our head, especially our seniors,” said Lady Wave coach Rachael Kerns.

“When they came in to just win one game (1-22) to go out as seniors to win 14 – not everybody can say they’ve made that kind of improvement in a program over their four years.”

“Cassie and Payton – they get all the thanks from us, the coaching staff,”

Coach Kerns said of her two seniors. “What they walked into it would have been real easy not to just come back around. They stuck with it.

They’re leaders in practice, they lead by example, they do what we ask. We are definitely going to miss them but on the flip side of that I had 12 girls dressed tonight and10 of them are coming back.”

“That’s really exciting to have 10 girls coming back from a program that improved so drastically from last year to this year,” concluded Kerns.

Coach Kerns was pleased the Lady Wave reached a preseason goal by defeating Stivers School for the Arts to earn their first OHSAA tournament win since 2011.

The team also had their first winning season since the 2012-13 squad.

LADY WAVE – M. Gilbert 7, H. Mayo 4, A. Hayes 4, A. Haupt 2, L. Shilt 1 LADY PATRIOTS – J. Keller 14, E. Bush 10, J. Huber 6, A. Stefanek 6, M. Leraas 6, A. Lickliter 4, M. Stevens 2

Greenville varsity boys basketball coach Kyle Joseph with Green Wave alum and Bluffton University freshman starter Aaron Rich. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

shared Rich. “As a coach he holds you to a high level and he expects it from you.”

“Games will come and go – wins and losses doesn’t always matter,” added Rich.

“It’s more about how you as a coach have an effect on the players and Coach Joseph has a great effect on all

the guys.”

When in town, Rich always finds his way to the GHS gym to work-out and his former high school basketball coach always has time for his former Green Wave varsity basketball player.

“He always has open

arms,” Rich said of Coach Joseph.

“Coach Joseph connects well with the players,” concluded Rich. “If I still played for him – what he is teaching would help me and it did help me. Everything he has taught me has helped me with my college career.”

Versailles gets win over Wave

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The state’s sixth ranked D-III Versailles Tigers used a first half 29-10 score to coast to a 71-51 non-conference win over the Green Wave with the second half going to Versailles by a single point; 42-41.

The Tigers jumped out to an 11-0 first quarter lead before the Wave would get on the board with the teams closing out the opening period with Versailles up 19-6. Justin Ahrens paced the Tigers with 10 points including two 3-pointers.

Period No. 2 went to the Tigers by a 10-4 count sending the teams to the break with Versailles holding a 29-10 advantage.

“We had too many turnovers,” said Greenville coach Kyle Joseph.

“They scored a ton in the first half off our turnovers.

We got exact same looks in the first half that we got in the second half – we just couldn’t get one to fall around the rim in the first half.”

The teams played even

Versailles’ Justin Ahrens and Greenville’s Noah Walker vie for position in Friday night non-conference game. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

in the third period with both squads putting 23 points on the board.

The fourth period went to Versailles by a point giving the Tigers a 71-51 win over the visiting Green Wave team.

“Just couldn’t quite put them away,” Versailles coach Travis Swank said.

“Greenville kids played really hard tonight.”

“We are one of the youngest teams in the GWOC,” noted Coach Joseph. “We have a young group. A lot of them will be back. They are playing to get better for next year and

the seniors too, they keep pushing their focus. They want to go out playing the right way to continue to set the tone for how we are going to play.”

“We have a couple sophomores that play a lot of minutes,” added Joseph.

“We see them growing and not making the same mistakes they were the beginning of the year. They are a group that cares and they are going to keep working at it. They pick up coaching – so we will get it.”

Justin Ahrens led Versailles and all players with a game high 26 points.

Versailles Lady Tigers top Northridge

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

COVINGTON – The Versailles Lady Tigers defeated the Northridge Lady Polar Bears 85-13 in a Wednesday night OHSAA D-III sectional tournament matchup.

Versailles took the court as the sectional No. 1 seed team and the state’s top ranked Division III girls basketball program.

The Lady Tigers grabbed a 28-3 lead after one period of play and pushed its advantage to 50-8 at the break setting up a second half running clock.

Versailles added 35 second half points to the board advancing the Lady Tigers in tournament play with a 72 point win.

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Arcanum earns overtime win over Twin Valley South GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Trojans rode a roller coaster to victory in a 68-61 overtime win over the TriCounty North Panthers.

“All in all, I thought we did a really good job of executing what we tried to do,” said Arcanum coach Marcus Bixler.

“Very proud of them,” Bixler said of his team’s win. “It’s an up and down season with guys coming and going.”

The first half saw the Trojans double the score on

the Panthers at 26-13 and 30-15 before settling on a 32-18 score at the break.

Back-to-back Carter Gray 3-pointers had the Trojans opening a 38-20 advantage early in the third. A Delk basket and Gray’s 2-2 at the line pushed Arcanum’s lead to 42-20 with 4:39 on the third quarter clock.

North used the remaining time in the third to go on an 18-0 run, making it a four point game going to the final period of play with Arcanum clinging to a 4238 lead.

Carter Gray’s 2-2 at the line opened fourth quarter play giving Arcanum a 44-38 lead followed with

seven unanswered Panthers points giving the visitors a 45-44 advantage.

Tri-County extended its lead to 55-51 at the 0:36 mark and held a 58-55 advantage with 0:15.1 on the game clock.

“We had just blown a 22 point lead so I was pretty down to be honest,” said Trojans senior Wills Troutwine, “but we hung together. The offense picked up after a little bit – after that we were fine.”

With time winding down and the ball in Meeks hands, the 5’9 guard drilled a 3-pointer knotting the score with 0:04 showing.

“Wade Meeks hit a huge

FM Lady Jets advance in tournament play with win over Bradford

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

BROOKVILLE – The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets defeated the Bradford Lady Railroaders 50-29 in OHSAA sectional tournament play Tuesday night.

“All year I have been pushing these girls and they respond to that,” said Franklin Monroe Coach Abbie Moore. “It’s going to be another week of them getting pushed to be ready for next Tuesday (Sectional Championship game).

Franklin Monroe jumped out to an early 8-2 lead and never looked back taking a 15-6 advantage after one period of play with five Lady Jets getting in the scoring column.

“We wanted to come out and put that pressure on them,” Moore said. “We stepped it up on that defensive end and that led to easy buckets for us to start the game.”

The Lady Railroaders played close in Period No. 2 with Franklin Monroe taking the quarter by a 12-10 score sending the teams to the break with the Lady Jets holding a 27-16 lead.

The FM girls were 10 better in the third quarter putting 17 points on the board while Bradford was limited to seven sending the teams to the final period with the Lady Jets up 44-23.

“We put pressure up on the guards and force them

contested three there,” said Troutwine. “One of the biggest shots I’ve ever seen.”

North answered with a 3-pointer at the buzzer setting off a celebration from the visitors bench only to have the basket waved off sending the game to overtime with the score tied at 58-58.

The Trojans took a 6058 lead with a Meeks drive to the basket and extended its overtime lead to 62-58 with Gray going 2-2 at the line.

Andrew Baker gave Arcanum a six point lead sinking back-to-back free throws followed by a Wills Troutwine layup giving the Trojans eight unanswered points to lead 66-58.

The visitors made it a 66-61 game with Meeks go-

to think that that’s opened up on the floor and then; Corina (Conley),” said Moore. “It’s just unbelievable how much floor she can cover being so long and tall. That proved tonight at what she’s able to do. She had six blocks – that’s just her agility and being able to move and be in the right position.”

The two Darke County schools would play to a 6-6 fourth quarter draw with the Lady Jets slowing down the pace for a 21 point FM tournament victory.

“We can’t sit back and say poor us or we’re going to

be better next year because we’re a year older,” said McKee. “It doesn’t happen like that. We’re going to work hard in the offseason – we’re going to get better.”

Bradford freshman Skipp Miller led all scorers with a game high 16 points. FM sophomore Corina Conley paced the Lady Jets with 15 points.

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ing 2-2 at the line giving the Trojans an overtime Cross County Conference win.

TROJANS – C. Gray 21, W. Meeks 18, G. Delk 11, D. Lumpkin 5, E. Atchley 5, Z.

Smith 4, W. Troutwine 2, A. Baker 2 PANTHERS – P. Lairson 23, D. McCullough 19, P. Jackson 11, B. Stinson 6, J. Heindl 2

Lady Patriots advance with tournament win over Jefferson

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Corina Conley drives to the basket for Franklin Monroe in tournament win over Bradford. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Wade Meeks brings the ball up-court for Arcanum in win over Twin Valley South. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

BROOKVILLE – The No. 1 seed Tri-Village Lady Patriots had little trouble defeating the No. 12 seed Jefferson Lady Broncos 79-8 in first round Division IV OHSAA tournament play.

“Games like this, a lot of people will say; ‘why do you play games, why don’t you take a bye,’” said TriVillage coach Brad Gray.

“We want to get on the floor that we’re playing on (tournament games) and be able to shoot.”

“It’s a different environment,” continued Gray.

“This is not an easy one to come in and be able to shoot in, so you want your kids on the floor. They get used to playing in this environment so fortunately for us all of our kids were able to get that chance today.”

The Lady Broncos brought a 3-16 season record to the Saturday afternoon game and would not get on the board after an opening period of play with Tri-Village taking a advantage of 15 Lisa Siler points coming by way of three 3-pointers and three 2-pointers, four Emma Printz points, three Maddie Downing points and

a basket each from Trisa Porter and Lauren Flory to give the Lady Patriots a 26-0 lead after one period of play.

Jefferson would not get in the scoring column until 1:36 in the second to make it a 45-2 game. Tri-Village made it a 47-2 score with the teams heading to the break getting six points from Downing, five Porter points including a trey, four Madison Foreman points and a basket each from Andi Bietry, Kelsy Wehr and Flory.

With a lead of 35 points or more in tournament play, the new ‘running clock’ made short order of second half play for the teams.

The Lady Broncos scored five third-period points while Downing was hitting two Tri-Village baskets and five Lady Patriots each adding a basket sending the teams to the final period of play with the Darke County girls holding a commanding 61-7 lead.

Period No. 4 went to Tri-Village by an 18-1 score giving the Lady Patriots an easy first round tournament win. Wehr paced the Lady Patriots with eight points, Foreman contributed four points and three Tri-Village girls added a

Kelsie Wehr looks on as Maddie Downing scores for Tri-Village in tournament win over Jefferson.

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basket each.

Coach Gray used his entire bench from the opening tip to the final buzzer with all 10 players getting in the scoring column while earning valuable tournament experience.

“It’s obviously good in a tournament environment to be able to get every kid in and everybody in the scoring column,” Gray said.

“That was nice.”

Lisa Siler led the Lady Patriots and all scorers with a game high 17 points.

LADY PATRIOTS – L. Siler 17, M. Downing 13, K. Wehr 12, T. Porter 9, M. Foreman 8, L. Flory 8, E. Printz 4, K. Burke 4, P. Bietry 2, A. Bietry 2 LADY BRONCOS – T. Hayes 5, C. Jordan 3

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CARD OF THANKS The family of Dale Marker would like to thank all of our family, friends, and neighbors for their love and support during a difficult time of the passing of Dad. Thank you to the Arcanum and Gettysburg EMS for their care and assistance.

A special thank you to the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard for the military ceremony. We know Dad would have been so proud.

We also would like to express our appreciation to the women of the American Legion and VFW for providing a delicious meal after the funeral.

Finally, we wish to express our gratitude to the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home for their professionalism and respectful guidance during our time of sorrow.

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Hometown Hero Wuebker honored GREENVILLE – “Hometown Hero Sunday” will be held March 4 when Dena Wuebker will be honored for all she has done and continues to do at the school and in the community at Versailles.

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Dena is the Vocational Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Versailles High School where she has served for 23 years.

As a teacher and mentor, she has shown great dedication in going above and beyond what’s expected of her. Beyond this, she has made a huge impact in the area through her involvement with numerous community activities.

She was nominated for the church’s award by VHS student Tessa Tyo and her sister Taylor who is studying Animal Science at the University of Kentucky.

For the difference she has made in so many lives, the National Association of Agricultural Educators recognized her in 2011 with a Teacher Mentor Award for Region IV and then with an Outstanding Teacher Award in 2013. She was also named Darke County’s Teacher of the Year in 2017.

The special program will also include a message by Minister Jim Morehouse entitled “More Than So-sowing and Reaping.” After the service, the church will be having a Fellowship Meal that everyone is invited to attend. For more information, the church may be contacted at (937) 547-1557.

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GHS Vocal Music plans Winter Concert GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Vocal Music students will perform their annual Winter Concert on Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall. This concert is free to the public and tickets are not needed. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Act I of the concert will begin with Girls Glee performing “Let Freedom Ring,” “Dona Nobis Pacem” and “This is the Day.” The Concert Choir will perform “Homeward Bound,” “Set Me as a Seal” and “Land of Our Dreams.” Collage will perform “Where Peaceful Waters Flow,” “Angus Dei” and “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho.” Various solo acts will also take place between the choir segments.

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The GHS Choirs are directed by Chelsea Whirledge and accompanied by Judy Mills.

Truth of America’s Founding at Faith Baptist GREENVILLE – Faith Baptist Church in Greenville will be hosting a twoday seminar, “The Truth of America’s Founding – Your Heritage and Mine.”

This seminar will consist of two sessions n consecutive Saturday mornings, March 10 and 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. to pay fees, pick up materials and to be seated. Bryan and Janice Snyder, retired educators, will be leading the course. The tuition is free, however, there is a $40 per person or per couple fee that covers the cost of class materials.

High school or college students who want to attend will only be charged half price for the materials.

Using the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Mayflower Com-

pact, Bible and other primary sources, the course will cover, among other things, why the Pilgrims came to America in 1620, the foundation for American law and government as stated in the Declaration of Independence, key doctrines of the Constitution and how you can help restore the United States of America to its Biblical foundations.

The public is encouraged to register early, bring a family member or friend and learn from primary sources many important interesting facts, including the role God and the Bible in the establishment of the United States of America.

For further details, contact Pastor Bill Baker, (937) 548-1808, or Gloria Harpest, (937) 467-1639.

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GREENVILLE – St. John Lutheran Church’s children recently blessed other children with the Boys and Girls Club of Greenville. The children are blessed to be a blessing. Members of the church said, “What a joy to be part of a disciple-making church. Thank you, children, for sharing Jesus’ love with others.

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AKRON – Congratulations to more than 3,400 students who made the fall 2017 Dean’s List at University of Akron. To be eligible, students maintained a semester GPA of 3.500 - 3.999, and were enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.

Local students named to the list include Jenna Frantz of Versailles and Ci Qiang Zheng of Greenville.

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BOURBONNAIS, IL – Daniel Wiseman, of Bradford, was named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2017 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

CCP for homeschoolers PIQUA – Edison State Community College invites homeschooled students and their parents to attend a presentation about the statewide College Credit Plus (CCP) program on Monday, March 5, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. in room 504/505 on the Piqua Campus.

Students enrolled in the CCP program can earn college and high school credit concurrently, accelerating their college careers at little to no cost to them. Credits earned in the program are easily transferable to public and private universities nationwide under robust articulation agreements.

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Please call (937) 547-5750 if you have questions regarding a program MURPHY – Ted Mur- Deerfield Road, Union City, by her husband, Richard baum; brother, James T. scotch pies for her grand- neral Home, Greenville.

phy, 70, of Bloomington, Minn., p a s s e d away on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at 2:05 p.m. in Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn.

He was born August 28, 1947 in Greenville, the son of Thadd E. and Betty J. (Gray) Murphy.

Ted is preceded in death by his father, Thadd, and his grandparents, Arley and Elizabeth Gray, all of Arcanum, and his grandmother, Hazel Murphy of Springfield.

Ted grew up in the country outside of Arcanum before leaving the area and eventually settling in Bloomington, Minn.

He had a long and accomplished career as a communications consultant working at large national and international agencies before starting his own practice— TM Communications—in Minneapolis in 1992 until his retirement in 2015.

He is survived by his mother, Betty; wife, Mary; daughter, Christine (Colin) Beauchemin; grandsons, Sam and Oscar Beauchemin as well as relatives and friends all over the world.

Funeral services will be held at Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St., Arcanum, on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at 11 a.m. A visitation will be held on the 19th from 10-11 a.m. leading into the funeral services. Burial to follow service at Ithaca Cemetery.

If desired, contributions may be made in Ted’s name to the Arcanum Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 2011 Trojan Ave., Arcanum Ohio, 45304.

BAILEY – John D. Bailey, 84, of Union City, Ind. passed a w a y Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.

John was born February 2, 1934 in New Castle, Ind., the son of the late Jesse McClure & Sarah Lucile Spaulding Bailey.

He worked at ShellerGlobe Hardy’s Division for 39 years retiring in 1990.

John was a member of the South Salem Church of Christ, loved fishing, breakfast at McDonald’s every morning, and loved to tinker and fix things.

He is survived by his wife of 65 Yrs., Norma Branham Bailey; children, William J. (Elaine) Bailey of Greenville, OH, Norma Sue (Tim) Hill of Kokomo, IN; 2 granddaughters, Heather Hill, Keria Hill; 1 great granddaughter, Kalia Pettiford; brother, Mike Bogue of Marion, IN. John was preceded by his parents; sister and brotherin-law, Bonnie (Bob) Gates.

Visitation is Monday, Feb. 19 from noon until 2 p.m. with the funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Reichard Funeral Home Inc., 400 W.

Ind. Burial will follow in the Lisbon Cemetery, Union City, Ind. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reichardfh.com.

SEILER – Rockne D. Seiler, of G r e e n ville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at 1:29 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born on Dec. 30, 1963 in Troy, to Richard & Phyllis (Riegle) Seiler of Greenville.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his children, Meka Seiler and Sterling Seiler both of Greenville; granddaughter, Rio Seiler; wife, Melenda (Bowling) Seiler of Lewisburg, Ohio, brothers and sister in law, Richard & Carol Seiler Jr. of Florida and Shawn Scott Seiler of Utah; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Minda Chrisman.

Rockne was a member of the United States Navy.

During his time in the Navy he attended the Aviation Electronics School in Memphis, TN. He was a 1982 graduate of Greenville High School where he participated in Track running the 100 and 200 yard dash as well as holding the school record in the 400 team relay. He was an avid Bengals and Ohio State fan. He loved his dog Izzy but most of all he loved spending time and helping to raise his granddaughter Rio. There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Heart Association.

Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com.

STEPHAN – Judy (McC l u r g ) Stephan, 78, of Arcanum, p a s s e d away on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at 4:41 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born on February 28, 1939 in Darke County, to the late Roy & D. Kathryn (Rape) McClurg.

She is survived by her children, Robert Stephan of Arcanum, James & Kay Stephan of New Madison, Kathy & Randy French of Debary, Fla., and David & Michelle Stephan of Arcanum; grandchildren, Megan Stephan, Ryan Stephan, Shayla Stephan and Rachel (Rudy) Clewell; great grandchildren, Alexis, Allyson and Dalton Clewell; sister, Doris Noe of Ironton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death

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Judy was a homemaker as well as worked on the farm. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Ithaca, where she was a past Sunday School Teacher. Judy graduated in 1957 from Greenville High School. Judy enjoyed camping and was able to camp in several states. She loved sewing, flowers, gardening, Arts and Crafts, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

A service was held Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Brock Cemetery, Brock. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the American Heart Association.

Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com.

GIINTHER – Amelia Ann Giinther, 75, of Eaton, and formerly of Darke County, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at the Maple Gardens Care Center, Eaton.

She was born April 26, 1942 in Piqua.

She was preceded in death by her father Verle Francis Giinther in 1961 and her mother Mary Pauline (Ecabert) Giinther in 1986.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at St. Denis Catholic Church, 14 East Wood Street, Versailles, with Father James Simons officiating. Burial will follow at St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting with arrangements.

Online condolences at www. gsbfuneralhome.com.

FOURMAN – John Mark Eisley Fourman, 75, of Greenville, p a s s e d away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at 8 p.m. at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. He was born on Oct. 13, 1942 in Greenville, to the late James C. & Lucy B. (Beane) Fourman.

John is survived by his wife of 43 years Cindy A. (Roop) Fourman whom he married on Aug. 17, 1974; daughters and sons in law, Sara & Mike Fox of Greenville and Beth & Ron Francis of Troy; grandchildren, Libby Fox, Michael Fox, Charley Barringer and Jessica (Jeff) Welbaum; great grandchild, Jackson Wel-

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John was a member of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War. He worked in the automotive repair business all his life where he was a manager of the Firestone Store in Vandalia and also worked at Westlake Supply in Greenville. John was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, VFW and loved to fish, play cards and attend his grandkids ball games.

There will be a memorial service held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Don Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Newcomer Cemetery, Darke County. A full military service will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Disable American Veterans at www.secure.dav.org.

Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com.

MCLEAR – Janice Ruth McLear, 93, of Greenville and formerly of New Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at 3:55 p.m. at Brookdale of Greenville.

She was born on September 4, 1924 in Darke County, to the late Lester & Florence Agler Geeting.

Ruth is survived by her children, Ronald McLear of Durham, NC, Robert McLear of Greenville, and Patricia McLear of Greenville; grandchildren, Justin McLear of Morganton, NC, Aaron (Amelia) McLear of San Francisco, CA, Adam (Sara) McLear of Tarpon Springs, FL, Jared (Mary) McLear of Greenville, and Walker McLear of Charlotte, NC; great grandchildren, Mollie, Ella, Emily, Maverick, and Declan McLear; sister, Iris (Geeting) Hathaway of Greenville, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell McLear; son, Charles McLear; sister, Margaret Miller Drew; and brother, Wayne Geeting.

Ruth was a member of EUM Church in Greenville and was a nurse for 40 years, the majority of those years at Wayne Hospital.

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children, and taking bus trips with Patricia after the death of her husband Lowell. She also enjoyed meeting with former colleagues from Wayne Hospital.

A service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Greenville City Park, PO Box 11, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Condolences for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com.

PECK – Steven W. Peck, 56, of Versailles, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. A visitation was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

MYERS – Constance (Connie) Kay Myers (Arnett), 75, of Greenville, died Feb. 14, 2018. A celebration of life service was held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018.

Burial is in Abbottsville Cemetery.

MILLER – Berdena Elizabeth (Roth) Miller, 96, of Greenville, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Services were held Tuesday, Feb., 20 at Oak Grove Meeting House. Burial is at Oakland Cemetery.

FARMER – Richard “Dick” Paul Farmer, 77, of Arcanum, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. Funeral Services were held Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

Burial is in the Abbottsville Cemetery.

CONNER – Nancy J. Conner, 63, of Greenville, died Feb. 16, 2018. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at the Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus.

Family and friends may visit Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at noon at the funeral home.

BEY – John Lee Bey, 50, of Versailles, died Feb. 16, 2018. A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus. Burial will be held on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery.

SAUERMAN – Ralph I. Sauerman, 92, of Greenville, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.

WARD – Doris E. Ward, 92, of Greenville, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Services were held Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Fu-

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SUBLER – Jerome “Jerry” (Teddy Bear) Subler, 64, of Versailles, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial is in Holy Family Cemetery, Frenchtown.

BROERMAN – Betty J. Broerman, 83, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in the Union City Cemetery.

LENNEN – Mary F. Lennen, 81, of Greenville, died Feb. 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life service was held Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at the Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus.

Burial is in the Greenville Cemetery.

RANDALL – John A. Randall, 52, of Greenville, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenville funeral.

Burial will be held in the Greenville Cemetery.

FRIDLEY – David Fridley, 76, of Arcanum, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Services will be Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

Entombment will follow in Royal Oak Memorial Garden, Brookville.

Family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

BOWMAN – Charles E. “Gene” Bowman, 89, died Feb. 21, 2018. For the convenience of the family services and burial will be held at a later date.

PUTERBAUGH – Ronald L. Puterbaugh, 80, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from noon until time of the services in the funeral home.

BACK – Mary Alice Back, 87, of New Madison, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 3 p.m. at Tribute Funeral Home, New Madison campus. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery.

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A Night in Hollywood returns on March 3

Sponsors needed for Bowl for Kids’ Sake GREENVILLE – Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County’s largest fundraiser of the year, kicks off March 2 at Belmar Lanes in Sidney, 4:30 p.m., and at Treaty Lanes in Greenville, 5:30 p.m. This two-day bowl-a-thon will continue on March 3 at both locations with Belmar bowling starting at 1 p.m. and Treaty starting at 2 p.m. Bowling lane reservations are filling up quickly; call to reserve a lane for your team.

Participation is open to the public, and community members are asked to form teams consisting of 4-6 team members. Individual bowlers are asked to raise a minimum of $40, or $25 if under the age of 18, to be eligible to participate in this event.

Contributions allow admission to the party, a Bowl for Kids’ Sake t-shirt, pizza, snacks, and the chance to win many door prizes.

The money raised goes directly towards establish-

ing one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive role models and children in need. Last year alone the agency served nearly 400 children throughout Shelby and Darke County. All funds stay in the county in which they are raised! The goal for this year’s event is $43,075, and the agency is currently short of that goal by $18,150. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is an affordable advertising opportunity for local companies and businesses, not to mention a wonderful chance for employee team building. There are a variety of sponsor levels available.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit United Way member agency. If you would like to become an event sponsor, donor, volunteer, or learn more about how you can make a difference in a child’s life, contact our local agency at 937-4927611, 937-547-9622, or go to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.

2018 Speaker Series to begin at VAM VERSAILLES – The Speaker Series at the Versailles Area Museum will begin on a thirst quenching note.

In the 1970’s and 80’s the television sit-com, All in the Family used as its theme song “Those Were the Days.” The Versailles Area Museum along with their friends from the Midwestern Ohio Brewing Society are planning to brew up a little history like grandpa and grandma might have done as the teach the art of homemade brewing.

On March 3, the Craft Club will set up at the Museum to teach what goes into crafting quality beers. From

malts, to hops, to water, to specialty malts, the brew master will explain all the important facts.

The Club founded in Versailles by home craft enthusiasts in 2015 has grown to over 20 members from around Darke, Shelby, and Mercer County.

Sorry VHS History Club Members, this event is for your parents. All guests need to be 21 years of age.

Bring your family, friends and drinking partners to watch, learn and sample what has been made around this area from as early as 1828 and the arrival of the first wave of German immigrants.

GREENVILLE – On March 3, the fourth annual Special Olympics fundraising event will be held at Greenville High School to spotlight the Special Olympians as the stars they are with a black tie themed dinner and show.

A Night in Hollywood will showcase the Special Olympics participants by presenting their artistic abilities to the public through a talent show and an art auction.

Guests will be provided Hollywood themed refreshments throughout the evening.

Attendees will have many opportunities to give back to Special Olympics throughout A Night in Hollywood with business donations, ticket prices, fun family games and much more. Since this will be their fourth year for this fundraising event made specifically for the Darke

County Special Olympics, their goal is $7,000. They definitely need everyone’s help. This event does get the community connected to the Special Olympics in a way they have never experienced before by putting on A Night in Hollywood. Usually, the Special Olympic participants are limited to athletics and on this night… they are the Shining Stars.

Organizers are aware that Special Olympians are extremely talented in many ways. This night gives them the opportunity to show off their unique talents. All eyes will be on the Special Olympics participants so they will feel like the stars they are.

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EMT scholarship opportunities available GREENVILLE – Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, has announced another round of scholarship opportunities to those interested in becoming an emergency medical technician.

Through March 7, 5 p.m., Spirit will accept scholarship applications from individuals who have an interest in becoming an EMT and working full-time for Spirit once they’ve successfully completed their class, passed their national EMT test, and completed field training. The “fullride” scholarship involves a two-year full-time employment commitment to Spirit. Application requests can be made by going online to the Spirit webpage at www. spiritmedicaltransport.com or by emailing Spirit’s Human Resource Assistant Lora Miller at lmiller@spiritmedicaltransport.com.

After submitting the application, candidates will be interviewed on a firstcome, first-serve basis by a member of the Spirit human resources department.

Panel interviews of scholarship finalists will take place March 13 and 14 at the Greenville office. Orientation night for successful applicants will be at 6 p.m.

March 16. Successful candidates are paid while attending the classes.

The classes are a partnership between Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, and Four County Career Center based in Archbold.

Classes will be held in the classroom at Spirit’s Greenville office five days a week starting April 3 through May 24. For those not living in the Greenville area, transportation options to and/or from class are also being made available.

Katie Fenstermaker, RN, at Wayne Health Care, receives a report from recent EMT graduate Jacob Cain of Greenville while Dr. Robert Girmann, MD, cares for Peggy Nealeigh during a recent mock exercise. John R. Hathaway Jr., EMT, (right) of Greenville listens to the report.

“There’s a growing need for well-qualified EMTs in the areas we serve,” explained Spirit President/ CEO Brian K. Hathaway.

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2018 Darke County Science Day Results

Greenville High School Career Tech Center students Connor Null and Layla Carrington are January Students of the Month.

January Career Tech Students of Month named GREENVILLE - The students of the month for January from Greenville Senior High School Career Tech Center are Layla Carrington and Connor Null.

Selections were made by high school staff on the basis of service, reliability and achievements in their Career Tech programs.

Carrington, a junior in the financial specialist program, was chosen as she works hard each and every day. She gives up her lunch to help out in the Alumni Shop. She is conscientious about her school work and has maintained an A average in the financial specialist program. She also participates in theater. Carrington is willing to help others with their assign-

ments and is a great team player.

Null is a senior in the supply chain management program. He has been the program treasurer for the past two years. He is eager to learn, flexible to change and has grown immensely in the two years he has been a part of the supply chain management program. Null is a quiet leader. His positivity in all things is appreciated and lends itself to a positive classroom.

Both students are very deserving of this award for January, say their instructors. The students received a plaque, special parking space, and a gift certificate donated by the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

Living with MS Group GREENVILLE – The Darke County Living with MS self-help group is meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7-8:30 p.m., in their usual location in the private dining room at the Brethren Retirement Community. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month in this location.

They are inviting those with MS and their loved ones to join in a discussion of the “MS and its impact on your family” and hopes to have both family members and

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friends of those with MS in attendance for this program. Those residing in other counties are also welcome to attend.

Light refreshments will be served.

Correction GREENVILLE – In the article regarding Bear’s Mill’s upcoming event, Soup ‘n Bowl, the open hours of the mill are incorrect. The Winter Hours at Bear’s Mill are Thursday– Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Jesus, Coming After His Bride, His Church God always told His people of great events that were to come to pass down through the ages when Jesus was here before He was crucified. He told the Jewish people He was going to judge them for killing their prophets; when they preached about the Holy One of Israel. JESUS said, “all the righteous blood shed from righteous Abel to Zachariah shall come upon this generation”. Then Titus of Rome came as prophesied in a six month siege, and Josephus a historian, estimated a million Jews were killed in 70 A.D., believing it to be the last year of that generation MAT. 23:35, 36.

Let us look at this generation. I was reading MAT. Ch. 24, verse 33, saying, SO LIKEWISE YE, when ye seek ALL THESE THINGS, in both verses, 33 and 34, it refers to ALL THESE THINGS. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that two generations came together here between verse 33 and 34.

Verse 33 refers to the generation behind us that ended in May 1948.

Then, in verse 34 JESUS SAID, “verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till ALL THESE THINGS BE FULFILLED”, that includes the RAPTURE. ALL THESE THINGS refers to the first sign of his coming, WORLD WAR ONE. Another sign of His coming was when ISRAEL BECAME A NATION IN ONE DAY, May 14, 1948.

Prophecy by Isaiah 698 B.C. 2,715 years ago CAME TO PASS in 1948. Then, in the latter part of verse 33, it refers to the RAPTURE, saying, “EVEN AT THE DOORS”. Believing a generation to be 70 years from 1948, that brings us up to May 14, 2018; explained in the first

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GREENVILLE – On Feb. 15, the fifth annual Darke County Science Day was held at Greenville High School for Darke County students, grades 5-12. One hundred fifty-seven students from Ansonia, Arcanum, Bradford, Franklin-Monroe, DeColores Montessori, Greenville, Tri-Village and Versailles completed science research projects and presented their findings to area professionals, researchers, and educators.

This event offered students a venue that promotes the development of creative thinking, research and writing skills and career motivation toward the sciences, all in one program. Project topics may be in biology, chemistry, botany, space & earth sciences, computers, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, medicine & health and behavioral & social science.

Forty-five students received the highest rating of “Superior”. They were: from Ansonia – Daphnie Kies, Marissa Shook, Sarah Riley; from Arcanum – Christian Brumbaugh, Paige Kreusch, Andrew Baker, Alex Weiss, Jenna Beatty, Jenna Haney, Kyle Collins, Kristen Short, Brendin Gillem, Julia McCullough, Madelyn Wogomon, Grace Wooten, Landen Kreusch, Hunter Farmer, Dominic Rhodehamel; from Bradford – Alexis Barhorst; from DeColores Montessori – Katelyn Walters, Jack Marchal, Graham Milligan, Mason Shuttleworth; from Franklin-Monroe – Chase Osterday, Hunter Willoughby, Logan Garber, Alaina Blackburn, Stephanie Dong, Zoe Kellems; from Greenville – Anthony Masso-Rivette, Landon Muhlenkamp, Hayley Maher, Zachary Miller, Ash Williams, Jordan Dill, Alexis Slade, Ella Strawn, Minaxi Pandey, Kelly Witwer, Braydon Fleming, Luke Swensen, Izzy Bowersock, Tessa Fine, Autumn Dicke, Larissa Foureman, Trevor Coppess, Avery Ernst, Skylar Fletcher, Kate Gar-

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ga from Versailles High School; Christian Brumbaugh from Arcanum High School; Hayley Maher from Greenville High School; and Alexis Slade and Ella Strawn from Greenville Middle School.

The students, the Darke County Educational Service Center, and the Greenville Schools Science Department thank the sponsors and volunteers for making the 2018 Darke County Science Day a successful event.

Anyone with questions about the Science Day program should contact Angela McMurry at the Darke County Educational Service Center, (937) 5484915 ext 221, or Dr. Martin E. English, 1470 W. Main Street, Tipp City, Ohio 45371, 667-3217, or email: info@ohioumvsd.com.

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Donors provide new Green Wave sideline chairs GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Kenton and Lindsey Stacy display the cartoon from Paul Ackley that appeared in The Early Bird and on Bluebag Media.

Reminding Stacy his hometown won’t forget GREENVILLE – Greenville native Kenton Stacy continues to recover from injuries sustained while clearing an IED (improvised explosive device) on the second floor of a hospital in Raqqa, Syria.

Friends and family from his hometown continue to offer prayers, support and donate to help Kenton his wife Lindsey and their four children through YouCaring at https://www.youcaring.com/lindseystacykentonstacy-1006960.

The Early Bird/Bluebag Media Cartoonist Paul Ackley honored Stacy for his service and for being recognized by President Donald Trump during the recent State of the Union.

The Early Bird recently donated the cartoon to Kenton and Lindsey to show they are still in the hearts and on the minds of Darke County residents.

Kenton is now a quadriplegic, blind in his left eye and will need lifelong care.

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School athletic department had new sideline chairs for the 2017-2018 boys and Lady Wave basketball home games thanks to 10 generous local businesses and individuals supporting the $3,700 project.

“It is really great that we have that support here at Greenville with those businesses and individuals,” said GHS Athletic Director Dusty Yingst. “It’s great that we have that continued support for various things that we try do inside the school district.”

Funding for the 38 new sideline chairs was provided by: The Early Bird Newspaper/Bluebag Media, Barry Family Dentistry, Double M Diner, Jim Gable Insurance Agency, Jon Coomer Investments,

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Greenville’s perfect 10 SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Thirdgrader Kenszie Glass has accomplished something administrators believe no other Greenville student has yet to do - earn a perfect score of 10 in a statemandated test.

According to Greenville Elementary Principal Kitty Davis, Kenszie earned the “first outstanding writing score that has been earned on the Fall portion of the Third Grade AIR test since its inception.”

Results were released to school administrators this winter.

“Kenszie leads by example,” Davis said. “Her work is complete, and she is a kind and thoughtful classmate. She always has a smile on her face and is willing to share with others.”

During the Thursday, Feb. 15 school board meeting, Superintendent Doug Fries presented Kenszie with a certificate of commendation for the accomplishment, and congratulating her on the perfect 10 as well as for representing the school in such a positive way.

Kenszie, 9, the daughter of Kristil Glass, said she “was a little bit nervous” on testing day.

However, when her teacher, Victoria Warner

told her she scored a perfect 10, Kenszie said she “was excited. I was sick for three days before that and my class found out before I did.”

The test, which is administered by computer, included reading stories and “using evidence to respond to prompts,” Warner explained.

Kenszie said she answered questions and wrote paragraphs about what she’d read.

Warner said students are asked to write multiple paragraphs using the story prompts.

“I had Kenszie in kindergarten and in firstgrade math,” Warner said.

“I’ve seen her grow from a shy little girl to a self-assured student.”

Since receiving her certificate, Kenszie said she has created a special keepsake in a picture frame that says “Look what I made” across the front. She also put some mementoes she received from family members inside the frame.

When she’s not getting perfect scores on state tests, Kenszie enjoys taking hip hop dance lessons with Greenville’s Final Bow studio.

She also enjoys taking care of her 9 pet fish, and says her current favorite subject in school is social studies.

“Oh, I also like talking with my friends,” she said.

New donated Greenville High School courtside chairs. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

gesture from all of them to be able to do that weekin and week-out because I know they are probably getting hit a hundred times more than what we do in the Athletic Department.”

“The chairs are nice for the kids. They are cleaner, they are nicer, they are all green with Greenville on the back plate and the Greenie on the seat pad.

These chairs are heavier duty than the previous

chairs.”

“We have been able to accomplish this project because of the generosity of local businesses and individuals,” concluded Yingst.

“I know it goes a long way – the kids were excited when we pulled them out of the boxes for the first game.”

The new sideline chairs will also be used at other events including Lady Wave Volleyball teams.

Gala promotes Greenville’s hometown feel SUSAN HARTLEY

Superintendent Doug Fries presents third-grader Kenszie Glass a certificate for earning a perfect score on the state-mandated writing test. (Susan Hartley photo)

Second National Bank, Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Walker Construction, Montage Cafè and Doug & Tina Fries.

“We had some sideline chairs that date back years and years,” Yingst noted of the chairs that line the gymnasium basketball court.

“They were worn. We were starting to get some pieces breaking off of them, bars and screws coming out of them.”

“These 10 businesses and individuals not only donated extra funds of theirs to this chair project, but they are the same ones that year after year donate to our banner project at the stadium and in the gymnasium,” continued Yingst.

“They are who we go to on a regular basis as an Athletic Department, as a Booster group; a school as a whole. They always find a way somehow to contribute to help out our kids here in the district. It’s a fantastic

GREENVILLE – The theme “There’s no place like home” provided Main Street Greenville the opportunity to promote the city’s positive aspects during the organization’s annual gala, held Saturday, Feb. 17, at Romer’s Catering.

Main Street Greenville Executive Director Crysta Hutchinson took a few minutes from the Wizard of Oz-themed dinner, dancing and activities to share 2017 highlights and 2018 goals.

Citing a quote by author Cecelia Ahern, “Home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling,” Hutchinson said she’d like to “contend that “home is not only a feeling, it’s a place” and draw attention to the positive happenings in downtown Greenville.

“We believe that downtown matters,” Hutchinson said. “We’re working hard to make connections.

Our city of Greenville also is enchanting.”

Through 2017, Hutchinson reported, Main Street had assisted with four new businesses opening in the downtown business district, including Shelly’s Antiques and Décor, Kathy’s Cookies and Pies, iSelect Cellular Solutions, and Expressions of Tyme.

Two other businesses also received support during recent moves, including The Cozy Nest, which moved to 519 S. Broadway and also is opening a new location in Richmond, Ind., and Country Primitives, which is moving into The Palace on Broadway.

For 2018, Hutchinson said Main Street will be bringing back many of the downtown events local residents have come to

Main Street Greenville Executive Director speaks about the organizations accomplishments and goals during the annual gala.

look forward to, including First Fridays, which will begin in March with the Culinary Tour and end in December. July’s First Friday will be Memories on Main, Hutchinson said.

Two of the First Fridays, she said, including June and October will feature live music.

Other events residents can look forward to are the Chocolate Walk, set for Nov. 2, and the Horse Parade on Nov. 17.

Hutchinson said the gala fundraiser was a success for Main Street Greenville.

“It went well,” she said.

“Everyone had a good time. The big thing for us is to celebrate what we did in 2017 and introduce our goals and aspirations for 2018.”

More about Main Street Greenville’s 2018 events may be found on Main Street Greenville’s Facebook page.

Endowment fund benefits DCP LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

GREENVILLE – Ed Ault, member of the Friends of the Darke County Parks and currently chairman of its Endowment Fund Committee, wants to make local residents aware of not only the Darke County Parks but the endowment fund.

“The goal of the endowment fund is to provide for the future growth of the parks and the services that are offered to our residents,” said Ault. “One example of what the funds could be used for in the future would be enabling the purchase of additional park lands for all to enjoy.”

According to Ault, the committee added such things as the pioneer cabin, the blacksmith shop and the Sugar Shack and are examples of “what we could do for the future because of this fund.”

“Hopefully, as other such opportunities would present themselves that would

enable the learning process for all in the area, the funds would be present to make necessary purchases,” he stated.

The endowment fund, Ault said, is not meant to fund current operating costs.

He stressed the Friends of the Darke County Parks established the Endowment Foundation to preserve the natural resources of Darke County and to help provide outdoor education and passive recreation for generations to come.

Contributions, he noted, will remain in the fund and generate annual income.

The income will extend existing park district tax revenue and benefit all aspects of the Darke County Parks, including conserving natural resources through land and wildlife stewardship and providing outdoor education for all ages from its pre-school programs, summer camp, Park PALS and free outdoor concerts to the education programs for all ages.

The Log House is just one of many features of Darke County Parks that help to educate visitors.

Additional educational programs provided are parent and pre-school adventures, Nature’s Classroom, outdoor skills programs, canoeing adventures, Geocaching in the Parks, nature hikes, Butterfly Day, Maple Syrup Festival, Natural History programs and the Guest Speaker series.

“In addition, the Darke County Parks Endowment Foundation welcomes gifts directed toward specific facilities or programs,” said Ault, who volunteers for various activities throughout

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the year, doing such things as assisting the naturalists in youth program during summer months and helping in any way he can during the annual Prairie Days event.

“All gifts to the Endowment Foundation will ensure the future of the Darke County Parks by helping to maintain as well as assist in the continued growth of the park district. The foundation’s planned giving programs offer a unique way to serve as a steward of the region’s natural landscape.”

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Robinson named Smith makes 100th blood donation for CBC SNB branch manager GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Second National Bank recently announced that Shawn Robinson has been hired as the branch manager of the Fort Recovery ofďŹ ce.

Shawn began his banking career in 2007 and has experience as both a branch manager and ag/commercial lender.

Shawn has a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Business Management from IndianaPurdue University in Fort Wayne, Ind. He has been active with many community organizations including Lions Club, Rotary, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and local county fairs. He lives in Portland, Ind. with his wife and children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to having Shawn join the team at SNB as our new Fort Recovery branch manager.

He has the banking and lending experience needed for him to

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The life-sustaining cycle of giving and receiving blood is well known in North Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kremer family. A legacy of hemophilia across three generations has been a challenge and an inspiration. It gave Debora Kremer Smith a particular sense of pride when she made her milestone 100th lifetime blood donation Jan. 9 at the Greater Greenville Ministerial Association blood drive.

Deboraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents Carl and Carolyn Kremer raised a family of four on their dairy farm in North Star. Deboraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brothers Dan and Kevin are both hemophiliacs. A generation later, Deboraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons Paul and Dean, ages 18 and 14, are hemophiliacs as well.

Dan and Kevin grew up in time when the clotting disorder was not well under-

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Headquartered in Greenville, Second National Bank is part of the Park National Corporation, a group of strong community banks based in Ohio. Second National was originally chartered in July 1883 and has eight ofďŹ ces in Greenville, Arcanum, Versailles, Fort Recovery and Celina.

stood and treatments were still developing. It meant many journeys to Dayton in the dark of night for emergency care during bleeding incidents.

But it was also an opportunity for the community to learn about hemophilia and respond to the family by supporting blood drives. At age 80, Carolyn has 118 lifetime donations and wants to

PIQUA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Edison State Community College Athletics Department and the Edison Foundation are partnering to host the ninth annual Charger Athletics Reverse RafďŹ&#x201A;e event on Thursday, March 15, 6 p.m., in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus.

Just as academic programs at Edison State are enhanced by internship and co-op experiences, intercollegiate athletics allow students to test and form lifelong values and habits that

invitation, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late.

Invitations can be found on the Alumni Facebook page or on the Franklin Monroe website under the Alumni tab at www.franklin-monroe.k12.oh.us. If you need to update your address or have any questions, email the Alumni Committee at FMalumnicommittee@ hotmail.com.

Registrations are due by March 16.

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the heritage of hemophilia.

The disorder is a recessive trait passed on through the females. Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter recently gave birth to a son, and he is a hemophiliac.

A generational change in the treatment is the wide use of factor concentrates that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to come from human plasma donations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; treatment has been a protein that is artiďŹ cial,â&#x20AC;? said Debora. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to have the protein from plasma anymore.

My brothers would have blood donated for them.â&#x20AC;?

That circle of giving and receiving that made their community especially interconnected. For Debora, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a connection grown only stronger over the Donor for Life journey of 100 donations.

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FM Alumni Banquet set PITSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Invitations have been mailed for the 65th annual FranklinMonroe Alumni Banquet being held on Saturday, April 7. The banquet will be honoring the classes of 1943, 1968, 1993 and 2018. Registration/Social hour begins at 5 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

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keep donating. Debora followed her momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s example as a donor, and became a nurse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to the Miami Valley School of Nursing, and those three years in school I was very consistent donating,â&#x20AC;? said Debora. She worked at Mercer Hospital in Coldwater and gave birth to her daughter Carla. The challenge of raising two hemophiliac sons gave her a better understanding of what her mother faced. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was much easier than for my mother, but you still fear the big injury,â&#x20AC;? said Debora. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boys are boys.â&#x20AC;?

Paul and Dean were able to play CYO basketball and fell in love with swimming, with coaching from their dad.

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BPW to hear from Empowering thanks Schaurer Trust scholarship finalists GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) Scholarship Committee will host its monthly dinner meeting on Thursday, March 8 at the Brick Room at the Brethren’s Retirement Community.

The meeting will be hosted by the Scholarship committee with Sherrie Foster, chair, and members Dorothy Poeppelman, Brenda Miller, and Sue Houston. Darke County high school students vying for the scholarships will each give a short presentation on their accomplishments, goals, and plans for after graduation. Club members will vote to select four scholarship winners. It

is always an inspiring meeting to hear what these young women have already accomplished in their young lives.

It is the club’s hope that by awarding these scholarships, they will encourage the recipients to continue to make a difference in the lives of others.

The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. Anyone interested in learning more about the Greenville BPW Club is invited to attend. The cost of the dinner is $12. For reservations, contact Vicki Cost by noon on Monday, March 5 at vcost@coxinsurance.com.

GREENVILLE – Calling all birders. Join Darke County Park District and participate in Project FeederWatch every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m.

This is a unique citizen science program organized by Cornell University that studies winter bird populations.

Observations from here in Darke County may be used in scientific journals and shared with ornithologists and bird lovers nationwide. No matter your birding level, beginner or expert, they need your help.

Bird watchers will gather

inside the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 St. Rt. 502 West) and count the birds that visit the bird-feeding station. Drop in on Tuesday or Wednesday to help with the project.

There will be warm drinks available for those enjoying nature from the comfort of an armchair on a cold winter’s day.

For more information on Project FeederWatch or if you have questions about any of the many other programs offered by the Darke County Park District, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

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GREENVILLE – The Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors and the students it serves thank the Lydia Schaurer Memorial Trust for its support of the Empowering After School and Summer Tutoring programs.

“Thanks to the Lydia Schaurer Trust and other local support, we will be able to bring in qualified, licensed educators to improve our After School and Summer Tutoring programs,” said Program Director Bob Robinson.

“With the additional professional services available to us we hope we can also enroll some of the students who have been waiting for help since October.”

The Lydia Schaurer Memorial Trust is active in the support of the Darke County Community with

donations to the Darke County Center for the Arts, Boys and Girls Club, Darke County Parks and more.

The Empowering Board truly appreciates the Trust adding its support to Empowering programs.

Empowering Darke County Youth is in its second full year of tutoring support to Darke County students. According to parents, almost without exception the students are getting better grades and enjoying school more. All services are free thanks to Edison State student volunteers and the continuing support of organizations like the Lydia Schaurer Memorial Trust, businesses and individuals. Empowering Darke County Youth is a United Way Partner Agency.

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Edison State students provide the backbone of volunteer efforts to meet student needs. Community support helps bring in professional tutors to provide the best possible help to students in the program.

School Program currently serves Greenville K-6 students, while the Summer Tutoring Program is available to all Darke County students from kindergarten through sixth grade.

For more information on how you can help, email empoweringdarkecountyyouth@gmail.com or message the Empowering

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The Empowering Mission: Empowering Darke County Youth provides After School and Summer Tutoring programs to assist students in the areas of language arts and math with the goal of Strong Students for a Strong Community.

Miami Co. Relay For Life invites Darke Co. MIAMI COUNTY – American Cancer Society is calling on all community members to participate in the annual Relay For Life of Miami County on June 8, at Miami County Fairgrounds. Be part of the fight, and together we can beat our biggest rival.

American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to form teams and stand shoulder to shoulder with us and cancer patients and those supporting them.

When it comes to fight-

ing cancer, we know that there is power in numbers. As the Relay For Life season is gearing up, and with the sun setting on the Darke County event, they extend the greatest welcome to all teams, sponsors, and other community partners from the Relay For Life of Darke County to join them at this year’s event for Miami County.

With your help, they will be able to fund initiatives like lifesaving research, provide patient services,

and offer support for those affected by cancer. They look forward to having one of their biggest and best years yet.

Last year, 2.7 million participants in the U.S. raised more than $279 million at more than 3,500 events to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in dozens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer – from developing breakthrough therapies to building supportive com-

munities, from providing empowering resources to deploying activists to raise awareness. Funds raised support the American Cancer Society 24/7 cancer help line and free rides to chemo. By joining the Relay For Life event, you can help attack cancer from every angle.

To learn more about Relay For Life, and register a team, visit RelayForLife. org or www.RelayForLife. org/MiamiCounty.

MEMORIES OF THE PAST KAY BROWN’S postcard collection of local towns and subjects was one of the best around Darke County. She was keenly interested in history and in Darke County; this search was a life-long passion.

She helped her husband, Pete Brown, run the Central Drug Store from 1946-1967. They helped the Garst Museum ever since then. Pete died in 1995 and was 25 years the President of the Museum. She retired from the museum board four years ago and passed away in 2014 at age 98. She never wanted to live anywhere other than in Greenville. She most enjoyed the GPAT Channel 5 TV broadcasts with former council-person Kathleen Floyd, where they discussed these same postcards covering 100 years of Greenville/local history.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church with the pictured The faces have changed, but many of the dated 1909. names are the same. There have been some changes to the First Presbyterian Church since this picture was taken in 1923, but it remains a recognizable landmark in the downtown area.

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If you look closely at this picture of St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 1906 there is writing that states, “Where the lightning struck.” A line at the top of the steeple indicates the spot.

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For ad to appear in the following weekend’s Early Bird, order blank with payment must be received in our office NO LATER THAN NOON THURSDAY!

Unless you have an open account with Brothers Publishing Company, payment for business line ads must be in our office by noon on Thursday for your ad to appear in Sunday’s Early Bird.

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FOR RENT 2 bedroom mobile homes, Greenwood Park, Union City, IN. $395/mo, $300 deposit.

937-417-6043

3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, basement, garage, fenced yard. Near hospital. $600/mo ++credit checked. 548-4448 3 BR Brick ranch country house. Ansonia Schls. $675/mo. Text/ call 937-459-2779 2 BR downstairs apt w/garage, Greenville.

No Pets, Smoking or Metro. $625/mo, water incld. 548-9400 GROUND FOR RENT: 49.67 tillable acres for rent by Sealed Bid on Southeast corner of New Harrison-Bradford and Auld Roads. Send Name, Address, phone number and bid to 115 Reed Ave, Versailles, OH 45380 by March 10, 2018 Grnvl- 3 BR Duplex.

With refrig & stove, with w/d hookup. $575/mth plus deposit. 937-6543173 Land Contract/Rent.

212 N Main, Palestine.

Remodeled 3 BR home, w/d unit, central air, 2 car garage. New exterior paint in spring. $2K down/$605 mo or $625/ mo. 937-548-5053 or benanzer.com Upstairs 1 BR apt in Arcanum. Fireplace, w/d hookup. $350/mo. 937547-6182 SERVICES OFFERED Babysitting Services offered in my Arcanum home. Call 937-4237616 MOWING, large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Snow Removal.

Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin Dealing with water damage requires immediate action. Local professionals that respond immediately. Nationwide and 24/7. No mold calls. Call today!

1-800-730-9790 HELP WANTED Greenville small retail business has parttime position available.

Some Fridays & every Saturday 9am-5pm are required, more hours possible. Must be energetic, friendly, reliable & trustworthy.

Duties: Selling merchandise, Inventory upkeep, Cleaning, plus more. MUST have some computer skills & be able to operate a cash register. Some Heavy Lifting. Send resume: Help Wanted/ PT, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Concrete Construction company looking for men who are interested in investing themselves into the concrete construction trade. We offer competitive wages with benefits. If you are interested in working next to good men with high quality equipment, please call Eric at 937603-3868 Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 5482307

HELP WANTED Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in many GENERAL AREAS. There are MOTOR & WALKING routes.

Southern New Madison/ Hollansburg motor route.

Arcanum motor route.

West Manchester area motor route. Palestine/ west Greenville area motor route. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-5470851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer

Truck Driver wanted.

Hauling cattle from West Ohio to Wis., Penn., Mich. Out 2 nights a week/home on weekends. 2000/3000 miles weekly. Call 937-4170136 WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net Local buyer paying cash for antiques. Arcanum, Greenville, Darke Co & Darke Co Fair items & any other collectibles.

No furniture bigger than a washstand. 692-8050 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541 WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 REAL ESTATE LENDER ORDERED SALE! 20 ac - $39,900 Pond, stream, woods, wildlife.

6 miles from Cooperstown, NY! Twn rd utils.

Terms avail. 888-7386994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

Now Hiring Cooks & Servers Apply At

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CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.85/line, $7.40 min.

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REAL ESTATE FARM ESTATE SELLOFF! 28 ac - $46,900.

Stream, pond, stonewalls, great hunting!

Near major upstate NY lakes! 888-4317214 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

HOUSEHOLD 27” Samsung color tv w/ stereo audio hook-ups $40. 2 brick red recliners $200. Gulbransen player piano w/23 rolls of music $250. Farberware Microwave $20.

937-216-7583

HOUSEHOLD Portable black Kenmore dishwasher. Roll cart with plaster tools.

Homemade rag rugs. 2 old wooden armchairs, needs cushions. Corning glass cook top. Call 937-548-1657 after 8pm

SPECIAL NOTICES Lung Cancer? And 60 Years Old? If So, You and Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award.

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CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR BEGINNING FIREFIGHTER

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold a written examination for the position of Beginning Firefighter for the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Salary ranges from $34,497 to $56,986 annually, plus benefits.

Additional information, including minimum requirements; a detailed job description; the addition of credits; and how to obtain an application is available on-line at cityofgreenville. org or from the Office of the Mayor in the Municipal Building at 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Fridays.

An application fee of $25.00 must accompany the application upon submission. Completed applications are due to the Office of the Mayor no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, March 12, 2018 to be eligible to take the examination.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 3T

HELP WANTED

PRESS & ENGRAVING

Manpower is recruiting to fill 8 positions for our client in Greenville, Ohio. We are seeking candidates who are interested in working 1st shift from 6:00am to 2:30pm in an environment where their colleagues have winning attitudes, and who want to help make a great company even better.

You will be trained on assembly, press operation, and engraving. Any previous experience in the print industry is a huge plus. Qualified candidates will have earned a minimum of a GED or High School diploma, and will be able to pass a drug screen and background check. To be considered for these opportunities, please send your resume to Manpower, Troy at troy.oh@manpower.com or call us for more information at (937)335-5485

Currently Hiring for Full Time and Part Time RN’s, LPN’s & STNA’s

We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages

To Learn More -Join Us March 6th 10am-2pm at Ohio Means Jobs 631 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331 Or Apply at jobs.hcr-manorcare.com

WE’RE HIRING ALL SHIFTS - MANUFACTURING

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STARTING WAGES

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CALL US TODAY 937-316-3782

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Part-time bartenders needed.

AVAILABLE NIGHTS & WEEKENDS Apply in person at 219 North Ohio Street, Greenville.

WANTED Seeking class A or B CDL drivers for spring season.

Apply at Crop Production Services

100 W. Vernier St. Ansonia, OH 45303 (937) 337-0111

Retail Management (Keyholder) Position is available with local shoe store,

SHOEBILEE, in Greenville, OH, at North Town Shopping Center,

1355 Wagner Avenue.

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TRUCK DRIVERS

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Benefits after 90-Days:  Paid Vacation  Paid Holidays  Health Insurance  401K Plan Please apply within or mail your resume to PRT, Inc. at 9054 N. County Rd. 25-A in Piqua, Ohio or Call 937-615-9286 and ask for Mike B.

MISC. FOR SALE Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal.

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Schaurer Trust contributes to BBBS

G R E E N V I L L E dates are imperative – Big Brothers Big for the organization Sisters of Shelby to continue offering & Darke County is beneficial mentoring pleased to accept a programs in our logrant from the Lydia cal schools and comE. Schaurer Memori- munities. al Trust for the use of In 2017, the agencomputer upgrades. cy served over 500 With technology children ages 18 and P R O F E S S I O N A L ever-changing, up- younger. Children enrolled in the proSOUND SYSTEM Rentgram are provided al, Sales & Installation. with positive role Free quotes to your busimodels who offer ness, church or home for VALDOSTA, GA guidance, support, sound system updates & improvements. JBL, – Clayton Guillozet, and life-enhancing EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, of Greenville, has activities. AdditionCROWN. Bach to Rock earned a spot on the ally, Big Brothers Music 547-1970, email: Fall 2017 Dean’s List Big Sisters offers a bachtorock@earthlink. at Valdosta State Big Buddies mentoring program where net. Also Renting sound University.

Students who high school freshsystems for Weddings, Graduations, Business achieve a semester man, sophomores, Meetings, or any other grade point average juniors, and seniors of 3.50 or higher on meet two times per engagements! nine or more semes- month for site-based 2 burial plots, $845, at ter hours with an activities which are Greenville Township institutional grade planned and superMemorial Cemetery. point average of vised by agency staff.

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1950 Allis Chalmers 45, good condition $2500 OBO. 6 gal wet/dry shop vac $15. Firewood $100.

937-216-7583 PETS Cocker Spaniel puppies for sale. Asking $375.

937-478-9678 AUTOMOTIVE 2006 Impala $4195.

2004 Grand Prix $4195.

2007 Grand Prix $4995.

2008 Cobalt $4495.

2004 Colorado $5995.

2000 Range $4995.

2004 GMC Duramax $12,995. 2006 Canyon $6995. 2004 TrailBlazer $4995. Buy - Sell Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com 548-1337

SATURDAY, MARCH 10 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. 5755 St. Rt. 571 E. Greenville, OH Great Opportunities for growth within company Starting Wages: $13.50 hr.

3 month increase to $14.80 and 12 month $16.08 Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Attendance and profit sharing bonuses Light Manufacturing Environment, Uniforms Provided Looking for highly motivated and dependable individuals for production positions in our climate controlled Greenville, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Open positions in Injection, Assembly and Paint Departments on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

FOR RENT

Efficiency & 1 Bedroom Apartments All utilities included. $375-$500 per month. Plus security deposit. 6 or 12 month lease options. $25 application fee and background check required.

General Associate Production Positions 2nd or 3rd shift Greenville Technology Inc., a plastic injection molding company serving the automotive industry, is interested in highly motivated and dependable individuals for production positions in our climate controlled Greenville, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Open positions are in Injection, Assembly and Paint Departments on 2nd and 3rd shifts.

Skills/Requirements: Hand and tool-assisted assembly Inspection, sanding and buffing of painted parts Machine operation High regard for quality Willingness to work overtime Team-oriented Proven work record Rate: $13.50 starting pay per hour. $16.08 per hour after one year of service.

Great Opportunities for growth within company Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 4011k Attendance and profit sharing bonuses Light Manufacturing Environment, Uniforms Provided Please send resume to: Greenville Technology, Inc. PO Box 974 Greenville, Ohio 45331 Or hr_employment@gtioh.com ***Open Interviews on Wednesdays from 1:00-3:00PM at 5755 State Route 571 E. Greenville, Ohio 45331***

GREENVILLE

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BOOK EARLY AND SAVE $$$ 25 ACRES M/L at 9172 Oakes Road has a 2-story, 4 bedroom home; new carpet in 2017; eat-in kitchen, appliances included!

20x28 garage attached to 60x90 barn; 12x60 metal sided barn with loft and cement floor.

2-story log cabin sits on property adding charm to this outstanding farm! Enjoy fishing in well stocked pond! $465,000 IN PALESTINE lots of storage with this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lynn Street! Freestanding stove with custom chimney; 2+ car detached garage. Upper 60s 4 ACRES M/L ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S!!

Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information!

IN WAYNE LAKES this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 3721 West Drive overlooks Lake Cucumber with access to Mohawk Lake!

Wood-burning fireplace in spacious living room! $102,000 FENCED YARD with this 2-story home at 722 E. Fourth! Wood burning fireplace; storage building. CORNER LOT! Now offered at $54,900.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 5294 Sebring-Warner Road has over 5400 sq. ft. of warehouse space; 1185 sq. ft. of office space; 60x90 shop; PLUS foyer and reception area! Newly painted exterior; 3 overhead doors w/openers. $325,000

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for all children to achieve success in life. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better forever.

By partnering with parent/guardians, volunteers, and others in the community they are accountable for each child in their program achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonprofit, United Way member agency, and is supported through financial contributions and annual fundraisers. Their next fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, will be held on March 2 and 3 at both Treaty Lanes in Greenville and Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney. If you would like to make a big difference in the life of a child, either through volunteering, financial con-

We are here to meet your storage and moving needs!

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NEW TO THE MARKET! 565 S MAIN ST, WEST MILTON 6 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH GREAT RETURNS. Call for details.

107 HILLTOP 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH BRICK ONE STORY HOME IN GREENVILLE. GAS HEAT AND CENTRAL AIR. PRICED IN THE 80’S 2855 ALT ST RT 49 ARCANUM 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH BRICK ONE STORY ON A HALF ACRE WITH UPDATED KITCHEN, BATHS, ROOF, WINDOWS, AND MUCH MORE. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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tribution, or event sponsorship; please contact the agency at 937-492-7611, 937-

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Big Sister Debbie Bueter and Little Sister Cynthia Morgan, daughter of Tim Morgan, enjoy their time together during Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake event at Treaty Lanes last January. Their match is one of many created by the agency.

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(745216) 1004 HARRISON AVE. NEW LISTING $57,000.

3 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car det. Garage, double lot, 1.5 story home.

(755763) 1012 DONALD DR. NEW LISTING $123,900.

3 Bed, 1 bath tri-level home, attached garage, many updates, near the city park.

(756495) 5020 ST. RT. 121 NEW LISTING $175,000.

3 Bed, 3 bath, large attached garage, deck, 3 acres, walk out basement.

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3 Bed, 1 bath, open floor plan, possible 4th bedroom (751276)

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Coppock-Hole sponsors sold out show FM Elementary lists honor students GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts thanks the Coppock-Hole Trust for sponsoring the 2017-2018 “ARTS COUNT“ season and the sold out Artist Series presentation of Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall. DCCA recognizes the CoppockHole Trust for their longstanding and generous support of the arts in Darke

County. “DCCA is grateful for the continued generosity of the Coppock-Hole Trust, which provide opportunities for cultural enrichment in our community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA executive director. The Coppock-Hole Trust has been a sponsor of DCCA programs for over 30 years as well as supporting the preservation of the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an

important cultural center.

Don and Mary Jane Dietrich, The Bistro Off Broadway, Greenville National Bank, and Greenville V.F.W. Post #7262 also sponsored the sold out concert by Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth,

Hartle cheers at Bluffton BLUFFTON – Brianna Hartle, a 2017 graduate of Greenville High School, has been selected as a cheerleader for the 2018 college basketball season at Bluffton University. Hartle, a first-year student, is majoring in ele-

mentary education and is joined by her brother, Bailey, who participates in the basketball and football pep-band.

Brianna and Bailey are the children of Brian and Monica Hartle of Greenville.

educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. DCCA membership contributions also help support this show.

DCCA presents and promotes performing and fine arts encouraging cultural enrichment. For more information on DCCA the 20172018 ARTS COUNT Season contact the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit CenterForArts.net.

PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe Elementary is pleased to announce its honor roll for the second nine-week grading period.

Straight A’s – Adalynn Hines, Addison Selhorst, Adi Tucker, Allie Muhlenkamp, Annette Lavy, Ava Figel, Ben Denlinger, Brady Wackler, Brandt Filbrun, Brooklyn Garber, Cash Davis, Colton Filbrun, Dalton Winterrowd, Eathin Kordeleski, Emma Denlinger, Emma Miller, Garrett Gillum, Hallie Aslinger, Ian Norris, Jackson Crist, Joanie Hall, Jocelyn Gray, Jordan Flora, Kaitlyn Waller, Kayelyn Yoder, Kori

Garber, Kyra Brandt, Landon Osborne, Layni Ressler, Lee Austin, Leo Kinnison, Libby Fox, Luke Garber, Mackenzie Estes, Mason Lair, Matthew Hurley, Maura Yount, Mina Lavy, Natalie Brewer, Natalie Suter, Nate Good, Parker Patrick, Piper Hackney, Robert Baker, Samantha Douglass, Savannah Crist, Sherry Dong, and Sophi Durst Honor Roll – Abigail Krauss, Addie Bauman, Aiden Myers, Alivia Addis, Ashley Garrett, Ashley Hegemier, Ashley Saylor, Braylon Claudy, Brilee Grody, Caleb Quigley, Carson Clement, Carson Figel, Caydance

Nichols, Chase Stebbins, Deepthi Bowser, Elli Earwood, Ethan Warner, Eva Shellabarger, Faith Beeson, Gage Wackler, Hudson Fasnacht, Hunter Cottrell, Jaden Wolf, Jadyn Brandt, Jenna Wolfe, Jozlynn Wintrow, Kaleb Hemp, Keihl Johnson, Keir Boyd, Kristen Montgomery, Lane Eikenberry, Laniee Hackney, Layal Brown,

Lila Davis, Lillian Edwards, Lillie Shellabarger, Lydia Woolard, Maggie Polson, Marli Morris, Mikayla Limbert, Mitchell Garber, Parker Langstaff, Presley Cox, Reuban Wray, Rhett Koffer, Sadie Cottrell, Sophie Mills, Syncere Stocker, Tanner Flora, Trey Wilson, Ty Furlong, and Ty Riffle

President’s List named OXFORD – Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for fist semester 2017-18 have been named to the

president’s list recognizing academic excellence. Local students named to the President’s List include Emma Campbell of New Madison and Lexi Fliehman of Greenville.

Changes made to Midmark leadership

DAYTON — MidEric Shirley has mark Corp. recently been promoted to announced the pro- chief commercial motion of three ex- officer (CCO), Mike ecutive team mem- Walker has been bers. The organiza- promoted to chief tional decision sup- operations officer ports the company’s (COO) and Jon GREENVILLE – continued focus on Wells has been proThe following three customers and its moted to vice presiGreenville High strategy of bringing dent of marketing.

School students clinical space exStarting his cahave been honored pertise, technology reer with Midmark

by Greenville Kiand workflow soluin 2004, Shirley wanis as a Student tions together to most recently held of the Month: . enrich the point of the title of vice Geanette Hencare experience for president and genning, daughter of Linda Delk and From left to right, GHS seniors Samuel Stebbins, patients and care- eral manager of the dental and animal Chris Henning, is Geannette Henning and Joshua Schrock pose with givers. in the Careers With principal Stan Hughes after being named a Student CITY OF GREENVILLE Children program of the Month by Greenville Kiwanis. (Gaylen Blosser On February 20, 2018, the City of Greenville, photo) at the Career TechOhio adopted the following legislation: Stebbins is a Society, National nology Center. She • Ordinance #18-24 supplemental appropriations is active in the Art member of St. John Technical Honor • Ordinance #18-25 authorize the hiring of Club, FCCLA and Lutheran Church, Society, swim team an interim sewer plant superintendent. This also with Big Broth- Ducks Unlimited and track and field. ordinance has an emergency clause. and has volunteered He is a member ers, Big Sisters and This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, AWANA. Henning with the city’s an- of EUM Church and Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, plans to attend nual Horse Parade, has taken a mission Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and Sinclair in the fall He is unsure if he trip to Mexico. Sch4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and will be going on to rock also is a Camp to earn her associ8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. ate’s degree then pursue a degree or WILD volunteer as Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director transfer to another go directly in to the well as a volunteer Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council college to earn a workforce follow- for Stones Throw City of Greenville ing graduation.

Youth Group and bachelor’s degree 2/25, 3/4 2T Joshua Schrock, The Tower Youth in elementary eduwho is enrolled Group. cation.

Schroc plans to Samuel Steb- in the CTC’s Med bins, son of Church Tech program, is attend the Univerand Deb Steb- active at the high sity of Northwest bins is enrolled school with SADD, Ohio to earn a in the CTC’s Auto where he serves as bachelor’s degree program and is treasurer, Spanish in health care ademployed by the Club, is a CORE ministration, then school, working on leader, member of will pursue his Auctioneers & Realty, Inc the district’s buses. the National Honor MBA. Brianna Hartle

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Three seniors earn Student of the Month

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Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker

LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION THE JAY’S NEST OF NEW KNOXVILLE, OH SATURDAY MARCH 3RD, 2018 10:00 A.M.

Mike Baker Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH

937-548-2640 www.midwest-auctioneers.com

DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is the last auction for the Jays Nest. This is a large auction with a lot of small items. Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-PRIMITIVES 5 Lbs. Clay Marbles; Tin Prints & Photos; Sev. Vintage Baskets; New Old Stock Advertising Items in Original Boxes; Several Mirrors; Several Pictures and Prints & Frames; Wood Shipping Crates; Wood Boxes; Coffee & Tobacco Tins & Others; Printers Drawers; Fountain Pens; Buttons; Vintage Gas Lamps & Parts; Porcelain Outdoor Lamps; Old Lanterns & Lamps; Iron & Wood Pulleys; Scales; Hay Knife; Old Wrenches; Vintage Door Hardware; Old Locks; Table Top Pinball Game; Vintage Toys; Early Children’s Books; Vintage Eye Glasses; Sev. Canning Jars; Cherry Pitter; Edison Cylinder Bottles; Milk Bottles; Old Medicine Bottles & Pop Bottles; Crocks; Collectible Glassware; Vintage Glassware; Dishes; Vintage Flatware; Slaw Cutter; Misc. Kitchen Items; Misc. Pottery; Copper Wash Boiler; Cast Iron Alum. & Copper Kettles; Cast Iron Items; Porcelain, Wood, Steel Furniture Casters; Bird Cage; Life Magazines; Leatherneck Marine Magazines 1931 & 1957; Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletins 1943 & 44; Zane Grey Books; Early Store Price Tags; Vintage Clothing; Quilts; Linens; And Much, Much More! To Many Items to list.

health divisions.

His attention to these markets has helped Midmark grow the businesses by delivering winning solutions to its dental and veterinary professionals and patients. In his new role, Shirley is responsible for overseeing all marketing and sales functions for the company, exclusive of Midmark India.

Walker has been with Midmark since 1986. He has held a variety of positions and most recently served as vice president and general manager of the medical division.

Walker’s array of experiences within the company has given him a broad understanding of Midmark’s business and processes which will serve him well in his new role. He will lead the manufacturing, engineering and quality teams as well as research and development.

Wells joined Midmark in 1990.

His most recent position was vice president, medical marketing. Wells’ performance in this role has demonstrated his exceptional marketing acumen that the

company will now leverage across all of the markets Midmark serves (medical, dental and animal health).

John Baumann, president and CEO, shares, “We continue to grow the company by anticipating and meeting the

needs of our customers. These three teammates have been instrumental in doing that. I am eager to see the impact they will make in their new roles at Midmark—not just for our business but for the industry at large.”

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF FARM REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BID WEAVER SWINE FARMS, INC.

Weaver Swine Farms, Inc., will take sealed bids on the real estate located south of Hogpath Road, east of Stump Road and north of Grove Road, Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio identified as follows: Tract 1: 9.93 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Franklin, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. E83-0-40820-00-00-401-02 and Tract 2: 36 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Franklin, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. E83-0-40820-00-00-401-01. The subject tracts are being sold “as is” subject to all leases, easements and right of ways of record.

The sealed bids will be accepted at the Law Office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio, until Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Ohio time. Bidders may submit a bid on each tract and/or on both tracts together. Bidder must clearly set forth his/her bid in a total dollar amount. The sealed bids will be opened at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio time. All interested bidders who have submitted sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder(s) shall enter into a contract for the purchase of said real estate.

The successful bidder(s) shall pay ten percent (10%) earnest money deposit of the purchase price on date of sale. The balance of said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of an Ohio Warranty Deed within thirty (30) days after sale date or as soon thereafter as the Seller determines. At the closing, all real estate taxes and assessments, if any, for the year in which the closing takes place shall be prorated to the closing date using the short form tax proration method based upon the most recent real estate tax bill for the subject tract. Such proration shall be final, and after such proration is made the successful bidder(s) shall be responsible for paying all installments of such taxes and assessments becoming due and payable thereafter, including CAUV recoupment costs, if any. Possession shall be given at closing. Any statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any statements made in this advertisement. A bid packet including a map of real property and bid form will be available at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, Attorneys at Law at 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49N, Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio 45304 or call (937) 692-5278.

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS Theodore D. Hemmerich and Judith J. Kaiser, Co-Executors of the Estate of Doyle L. Hemmerich are offering for sale on March 10, 2018, a tract of 80 Acres, more or less.

PROPERTY LOCATION: The property is located at 5191 Hartzell Road, Darke County, Ohio, includes house, grain bin, and outbuildings, described as follows: Situated in the County of Darke in the State of Ohio, and in the Township of Greenville and bounded and described as follows: Being the North Half of the Southeast quarter of Section Eight (8), Township Nine (9) North, Range Three (3) East, containing 80 Acres, more or less but subject to all legal highways.

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OWNERS- WOODY HOGE, ADOLPH’S RESTAURANT, THE JAY’S NEST OF NEW KNOXVILLE, OH

TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Visa & Master Card Accepted w/3% Clerk Fee. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held INSIDE facility. We must collect sales tax.

(937) 316-8400 (937) 459-7686

Engineer’s I.D.:F24-0-309-08-00-00-201-00 (80 acres) OFFERING OF BIDS: A bid shall be submitted in a sealed envelope. The bid shall be mailed or delivered to the attention of Gary L. Brown, Attorney at Law, LLC, 414 Walnut Street, Greenville, OH 45331. The sealed bid must be received no later than Friday, March 9, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., Ohio time.

OPENING OF BIDS: The bids will be opened at the house, 5191 Hartzell Road, Greenville Township, Darke County, Ohio on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Ohio time. Each bidder is welcome to be present at the opening of the bids, and any bidder present may raise their bid. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

TERMS OF SALE: On March 10, 2018, the successful bidder shall execute a written, noncontingent contract for the purchase of said real estate and shall make a (10%) ten percent earnest money deposit of the purchase price at the time of the signing of the purchase contract. The balance of the purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of a fiduciary deed, and the closing shall be done within thirty (30) days after the signing of the purchase contract. The bare farm ground, house, grain bin and any buildings on it are being sold “AS IS” condition.

Possession to be given to the Purchaser thirty (30) days after the closing.

Seller will pay the July, 2018, installment of real estate taxes, and Purchaser will pay all taxes and assessments thereafter.

VIEWING OF THE PROPERTY: Anyone interested in viewing the property should contact Theodore D. Hemmerich (937) 417-8027.

Gary L. Brown, Attorney at Law, LLC 414 Walnut Street, Suite B Greenville, OH 45331 Telephone: (937) 548-4400 Attorney for Theodore D. Hemmerich, and Judith J. Kaiser, Co-Executors 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 3T

T-V Junior and Senior High honor roll NEW MADISON – The TriVillage Junior and Senior High School is pleased to announce its second quarter honor roll.

Principal’s Roll

SENIORS Kayla Burke, Kathryn Combs, Kara Hollinger, Alana Holsapple, Kaitlyn Howard, Macy Schepis, and Cameron Sterrett JUNIORS - Peyton Bietry, Phoebe Campbell, Elijah Driver, Maranda Dunlap, Edie Morris, Kloey Murphey, Marissa Roark, and Sony Rothwell SOPHOMORES - Alia Ayette, Andrea Bietry, Jonathon Crawford, Madelyn Downing, Landen Fraylick, Madison Green, Harley Ketring, Abbigale Lipps, Alisha Rismiller, Christyana Roberts, Courtney Runkel, Melissa Siler, Morgan Singer, Rachel Stewart, Tara Tankersley, and Colton Thobe FRESHMEN - Blake Brandenburg, Aiden Collins, Dylan Finkbine, Savannah Gray, Matthew Holzapfel, Allyson Martin, Lucie Morris, Jerin Necessary, Jacob Siegrist, and Johnna Siegrist

E I G H T H GRADE - Kylie Beisner, Meghan Downing, Sydney Lipps, Madeline Mead, Allison Milliff, Willow Moore, Maria Petry, and Isabela Ramirez S E V E N T H GRADE - Alyssa Begoon, Halle Bell, Gage Lochard, Natalie Miller, Latorie Richards, Austin Rismiller, and Rylee Sagester

Honor Roll

SENIORS - Brittany Brewer, Rachel Crist, Lauren Flory, Trey Frech, Garrett George, Jazmine Hileman, Trey-Luke Holsapple, Cassity Jackson, Titus Lavy, Isabelle Middleton, Mia Middleton, Camren Munchel, Ashley Penny, and Joseph York JUNIORS - Logan Brooks, Haven Buckley, Mason Coby, Derek Eyer, Desiray Fourman, Allison Godown, Gage Hileman, Corbin Holzapfel, Breeann Lipps, Breanna Locke, Malachi Markley, Dessirae McCullough, Julia Mellott, Grace Moore, Emma Price, Briana Shumaker, Mason Sullenbarger, and Natasha Weimer SOPHOMORE - Mekenna Anderson, Clara Buck-

ley, Justin DePoy, Zacharie Dowler, Madison Foreman, Austin Moyer, Carsen Munchel, Kylei Perry, Trisa Porter, Lily Preston, Hannah Schepis, Jadyn Sharp, Jessica Wiford, and Mason Willetts FRESHMEN - Meygan Dottillis, Lauren Driver, Hala Faulkner, Cheyenne Grow, Gavin Lochard, Sumer Moore, Jacob Scantland, Megan Smith, Karsi Sprowl, Rorie Stump, Chloe Sullenbarger, Devin Swick, Loraligh Waters, and Stevie Wright E I G H T H GRADE - Micah Ayette, Madalynn Bennett, Madison Crawford, Angelina Gillespie, Chloe Godown, Delanee Gray, Jerah Green, Katlin Gross, Jamie Hemmelgarn, Ty Linkous, Wyatt Plush, Zachary Poling, Layne Sarver, Nicholas Shroyer, Ryan Thobe, Macy Thompson, and Ashlynn Wilson S E V E N T H GRADE - Josie Camacho, Angelia DePoy, Caleb Derksen, Brennen Fellers, Justin Finkbine, Ashlynn Fleagle, Morgan Hunt, Jessica Jackson, Audrey Mead,

PUBLIC AUCTION

Loryn Metzcar, Elizabeth Moss, Jade Murphey, Joshua Murphey, Kyrsten Ross, Carl Singer, and Tabitha Stewart

Merit Roll

SENIORS - Ian Bailey, Dillion Ballard, Tammy Brown, Thadd Carden, Joshua Hollinger, Aubrey Morris, Jackson Plush, Ashley Rutherford, Ava Smith, Morgan Sparks, Dalton Stephens, Harding Stevenson, and Dalton Wolf JUNIORS Cameron Armstrong, Austin Bruner, Grace Engle, Noah Hill, John Ketring, Logan Kirk, Jadyn Patrick, Emma Printz, Jarid Rayle, Bailey Towery, and Breeanna Wilson SOPHOMORES - Mikayla Ashbrook, Shelby Bennett, Cassidy Ditty, and Tyler Williams FRESHMEN Brianna Dunlap, Hunter Gillett, Jenna Godown, Katelyn Hanes, Dylan Holsapple, Hailey Kreiner, Brandon Lee, Devin McCullough, Brice Miller, Kayleigh Osborne, Trinity Patrick, Celeste Reichard, Nathan Sims, Timothy Watern, and

Kelsie Wehr E I G H T H GRADE - Reece Arnett, James Biser, Kadence Fleagle, Andrew Gray, Jadyn Hickman, Maggie Phillips, Jaden Reier, Dawson Rutherford, Jakob Saylor, Chase Scantland, Joshua Scantland, Molly Scantland, Michael Seger, Sierra Stamps, Ryan Stephan, Antania Wallace, and Camryn Wyne S E V E N T H GRADE - Jayden Brabson, Kaylee Brewer, Ashlyn Burk, Josie Dubbs, Andrew Holzapfel, Wyatt Ketring, Karra Marker, Shelby Mintkenbaugh, Molli Mowbray, Allison Moyer, Casey Osborne, Zane Osborne, Nevaeh Reigelsperger, Wilson Suggs, and Kylan Whittington

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CAP changes name to reflect service area DAYTON—Miami Valley Community Action Partnership, formerly Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area, officially finalized the organization’s name change. The decision was proposed to the agency’s board of trustees by President and CEO Cherish Cronmiller in late 2017.

“We feel like ‘Miami Valley’ better illustrates our service to the area,” Cronmiller said. “People often confused us as a Dayton-only organization and didn’t realize we have offices in four counties and offer services in a total of nine counties.”

Aside from adding clarity to the scope of those

helped through Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s (MVCAP) services, the change reflects a more streamlined approach in marketing the agency.

“It’s far easier to abbreviate for dayto-day purposes,” added Cronmiller.

This marks the second name change for the organization, which started in 1964 as Supporting Council of Preventative Effort (SCOPE) before becoming Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area in 2003.

Anyone wanting to visit MVCAP’s main website can continue to go to the “capdayton. org” address or add the new “maimivalleycap.org” as both

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018

9:00AM

KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY BLDG. #2 (WHITE BUILDING) 5317 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

(WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Copper Apple Butter Kettle w/Handles 26” Across (Super Nice); Copper Wash Boiler; (2) Brass Fire Extinguisher (1) Acme (1) Fry Fighter; (6) Longaberger Baskets; Sessions “Eagle” Banjo Clock; Early Coin Changer; Cherry Pitter; H. Crank Apple Peeler; “Star” Coca-Cola & 7-Up Bottle Openers in original boxes; (5) Brass Tobacco Spears; Dr. Pepper Tin Match Tin Advertisement; (2) Tin Match Tins (1) Greenville Farmers Exchange; Arcanum Federal Savings & Loan Thermometer; Arcanum Hardware Crock; Copper Tea Kettle; Straight Razor; #10 Iron Skillet; (2) Sadd Irons; Early Oil Btl. w/Spout; Galv. Dbl. Wash Tubs; Galv. Sprinkling Can; O-Gauge Lionel Train Set; Army Ammo Box; Early Food Scales; Early Wood Vernors Beverage Crate; sm. Buzy-B Metal Fan; Early Wood Wall Clock; Brass Flask; Nail Puller; (2) Brass Hanging Scales; Cast Iron Lead Ladle; Early “Ford” Wrench; (5) Copper & Brass Buckets w/Handles; Brass Bugle Type Horn; sev. Adv. Yard Sticks; Advertising Simmons Liver Regulator Horseshoe; Paramount Concert Wood Harp; German Coo-Coo Clock; Culiner w/Wood Stomper; sev. Wood Rolling Pins; Brownie, Argus & Alfa Box Cameras; (2) Oval Bubble Glass Picture Frames; Huffman 1 Qt. Glass Oil Bottle w/Spout; Dietz Red Globe Little Wizard Lantern; Harmony Banjo; #6 & #8 Wagner Iron Skillets; #10 Wagner & #10 Favorite Piqua Skillets; #8 Erie Iron Skillet; Lg. Metal Coca-Cola Bottle Cap; New York Central RR # Ash Bucket; Wood Bucket; Wood Sugar Bucket; Brass Kettle w/Handle; 5 Ft. Cast Iron Old Time Street Light; Wood Coke Crate; Cast Iron Baseball Players Door Stop; Wood Corn Jobber; Round Wood John Deere Sign; Graduated Set of Pyrex Colored Deep Bowls; (2) Metal Decorative Ceiling Panels; Cardboard “Squirt” Soda Pencil Advertising Sign; Metal Winchester Gun Sign; Metal Dart Sign; 20 Gal. Quaker State Advertising Barrel; 4 Qt’s Quaker State Motor Oil (Metal Cans); Early Eureka Fuel Can; Christmas Tree Color Light Wheel w/Original Box; 2 Qt. Copper Oil Fill; I.H. Case Tractor Desk Lamp; (6) English “Face” Smoking Pipes; Lg. Selection of Advertising Cigarette Lighters; Brass Tea Kettle; Early “Shell” Grease Can; I.H. Oiler; Round Elec. Thunderbird Clock; Cast “Bug” Boot Jack; Elephant & Clown Cast Iron Banks; Cast Iron Champion Spark Plug Sign; sm. Wood Shadow Drawer; Metal Lone Ranger “Bond Bread” Sign; Metal Hoppy’s Favorite “Bond Bread” Sign; Metal Lone Ranger & Tonto Bread Sign; (2) U.S. Army Books; Metal Army Helmet; Marbles & Shooter; Erie Rail Road Rules Book; Early Wood Tool Box from “Buda Motor Car Co.” No. #118 from motorized Rail Road Car; (2) Metal Spring Lawn Chairs & Metal Glider; Lg. Early Bible; 24 Drawer Wood Box; Child’s Bouncing/Rocking Horse; Early Ceremonial Sword w/Sheath; Sm. Early Singer Sewing Machine w/Case; sev. Star Pattern Bricks (Arcanum, Ohio streets); Glass Paper Weight (Union City Carriage Co.); Copper Bottle w/Cap; Early Regal Grease Can w/#8 Race Car Picture; U.S. Post Office Badge (Dayton, Ohio); Cast Iron Charleston Fire Ins. Co. Sign; Metal Pepsi Cola Trash Can; Wood Carpenters Tool Box; Child’s Tricycle; Red-Amber-Green Glass Stoplight Lenses; 1964 & 1967 Darke Co. Plat Books; 1910 & 1925 Darke Co. Plat Books & others; Precious Moments Figurines; Willow Tree Figurines; Cat’s Meow’s (Arcanum, Ohio); (2) Red & White Eagle Quilts; Pair of Brass Eagle Book Ends; sev. Stroh’s Beer Steins; (4) Autobahn Beer Steins; Schwinn Boys Sting Ray Bicycle; Schwinn Boys Typhoon Bicycle; Schwinn Girl’s Hollywood Bicycle; Early Huffy Bicycle built for Two. GUNS Pardner 12 G.A. Shot Gun (New England Fire Arms); Newport Mdl. # CN 12 G.A. Dbl. Barrel Shot Gun; Early Cap & Ball Pistol; Dazy 22 Cal. Pump BB Rifle.

COINS 20th Century Type Coin Collection; 1 Oz. Silver Dollar; Eisenhower & Kennedy Coin Set; Arcanum Methodist Church Coin.

APPLIANCES Maytag Elec. Washer & Dryer (White); G.E. 30” Elec. Range (Almond) (Nice); Microwave Oven; Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer w/Attachments (White); Kirby Sweeper w/ Attachments; Char-Broil SS (Gas) Grill.

ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE 7 Ft. Mahogany Victorian Style 2-Pc. Drop Front Secretary w/Glass Door Upper China Cabinet; 4-Pc. Dixie Cherry Bedroom Suite, Dbl. Bed, Chest of Drawers, Dresser w/Mirror & Night Stand; Howard Miller Grandfather Clock; (3) Large Glass & Oak Lighted Display Cabinet, 7 Ft. Tall x 4 Ft. Wide x 2 Ft. Deep, all very ornate, all different; 48” Round Dining Table w/(4) Chairs, Oak & White; (2) La-Z-Boy Rocker/Recliners (Blue); 2-Cushion Floral Sofa; Tan Rocking Love Seat; Cherry Drop Front Desk w/3 Drawers; Tell City 2-Pc. Maple Hutch; Pair of Walnut Lamp Tables; Mersman Dbl. Drop Lamp Table; Wood Buffet w/Glass Front; King Maple Bed w/ Mattresses; sm. Oak Desk & Chair; Maple Dresser; Early Oak 5-Shelf Bookcase; Lavender Velour Side Chair; New Home Elec. Cabinet Sewing Machine; Oak Rush Btm. Rocker & (2) Side Chairs; Child’s Rocker; sev. Side Chairs; Pair of Round Lamp Tables; 4-Pc. Mediterranean Bedroom Suite; Oak Quilt Rack.

TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS 5 HP Lawn King Rear Tine Tiller; 16” Craftsman Scroll Saw; Pair of Car Ramps; Stihl Gas Weed Trimmer; B&D Hedge Trimmers; Elec. Leaf Blower; Elec. Polisher; 30 Lb. Propane Tank w/Heater; Craftsman 1 ½ HP Router w/Case; Lawn Boy Push Mower; 6’ & 8’ Wood Step Ladders; Tool Box; (4) 6 Ft. Metal Cabinets; (2) Metal Shelves; 3 Lg. Wood Clamps; Long Handle Yard Tools; Hand Saws; Tree Saw; Elec. Drill & Bits; Scotts Spreader; C-Clamps; Hammers; Levels; Squares; Adj. Wrenches; Pipe Wrenches; Vise Grips; Pry Bars; Wrenches; Craftsman ½” Socket Set; (5) Fire Ext. Fishing Poles & Reels; Tackle Boxes; Fishing Lures & Etc.; Live Trap; Lg. Bird Hotel; Snorkel Equipment; Reese Hitch Type Bike Rack; Lawn Chairs; Folding Chairs; Walkers; Wheel Chairs.

GLASSWARE Lg. Selection of Pink Depression Glass including: Cups, Plates, Pitchers, Bowls, Platters, C&S & more; numerous Green Depression Glass items; Fenton Glass Baskets; Carnival Pitcher & Glasses; Press Glass; Fostoria Glasses, C&S, Candle Holder; Floral Plates; Deep Bowls; China Dish Sets; Lg. Punch Bowl Set; S&P Shakers; Hummel Plates.

HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Kitchen Utensils; Tupperware; Pots; Pans; SS Bowls; Flatware; Corning Baking Dishes; Corelle Ware; Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups; Canister Set; Crock Pots; sev. Table Lamps; Luggage; Standing Lamps; Bath & Hand Towels; sev. Coolers; Blankets; Sewing items; Afghans; sev. Bedspreads (King & Queen); Pictures & Frames; Costume Jewelry; Combination Safe; Wheel Chair; Walker; D.P. Air Exercise Bike.

DUANE & JOAN REYNOLDS ~ OWNERS KENNETH GREEN ~ OWNER

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

will go to the same location. The agency’s social media sites (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) have all been updated to reflect the name change.

For questions pertaining to the name change, or to request an interview with Cronmiller, please contact Jim Ingram at (937) 341-5000 ext.150, James.Ingram@capdayton. org.

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is a 501(c)3 private, nonprofit Community Action Agency, committed to eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty and promoting self-sufficiency by providing programs and services in the Miami Valley.

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction.

• ALL items are sold as-is.

• We must collect sales tax.

• TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added.

• Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information.

• Food Available on Site!

• Preview day is on Friday, March 2nd from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Seniors from the class of 2018 who live in Darke County and attend a Darke County high school or are home-schooled may apply for scholarships from the Darke County Foundation. The application deadline is March 31.

Students who are planning to attend a 4-year college, 2-year college, or shorter vocational program are eligible to apply. By ďŹ lling out one general application, students are eligible for 85 scholarships totaling about $130,000.

Students may download the application from the Darke County Foundation website, www.darkecountyfoundation.org, or see their high school guidance counselor. Awards are based on the following criteria, not necessarily in this order: grade point average, ACT score, activities, ďŹ nancial need, and essay. ACT score is not required if desired school does not require it.

Provisional recipients will be announced at each high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation. Scholarship money will be dis-

bursed following the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst semester in college, providing the student earns at least a 2.75 grade point average.

Since 1986, the Darke County Foundation has awarded over $1.3 million to local students. DCF is a community foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for Darke County residents by receiving, managing and distributing charitable gifts. For more information, call (937) 548-4673 or visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org.

CBC announces March blood drives DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Get ready for St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day at one of the following community blood drives. Everyone who registers to donate will receive the Community Blood Center â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blood Donors are Lucky Charmsâ&#x20AC;? t-shirt.

Schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime. com or call 1-800-388GIVE. The St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blood Donors are Lucky Charmsâ&#x20AC;? t-shirt is black and features a green Celtic four leaf clover with the CBC blood drop logo. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free to everyone who registers to donate Feb. 26 through St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on March 17 at a CBC Donor Center or most CBC mobile blood drives.

With cold weather and ďŹ&#x201A;u season expected to continue into March, CBC is being especially cautious about maintaining the regional blood supply. If you must miss an appointment to donate please reschedule as soon as possible.

CBC is also focusing in 2018 on recruiting more platelet and plasma donors.

The automated process of giving platelets and plasma is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;apheresisâ&#x20AC;? and the number of these special donors is dwindling. CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dedicated donors are

ageing, with about 53 percent of the donor base now over the age of 50.

CBC is calling on young people to become the â&#x20AC;&#x153;next generation of donorsâ&#x20AC;? and asking new and current donors to help CBC meet the challenges of the future by becoming apheresis donors.

The following local blood drives are open to the public and appointments are encouraged.

March 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Union City City Building, 105 N. Columbia St., Union City, Ind.,

2:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m., sponsored

by Union City Lions Club March 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gordon United Methodist Church, 311 East St., Gordon, 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m., Social Hall, sponsored

by Gordon United Methodist Church March 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., 12:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m., sponsored by Women of the Moose & Greenville Moose Lodge Learn more at www.GivingBlood.org.

IU East names Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List RICHMOND, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At Indiana University East, outstanding undergraduate academic achievement is recognized by naming students who take 12 or more credit hours and complete the semester with a grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale to the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List.

The following local students were named to the fall 2017 Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List.

Union City, OH-IN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chelsea Addington, Leopoldo Casillas-Romero, Taylor Moore, Kelsey Smith, Mariah Hannan Ansonia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alexa Hesson and Adam Klipstine

Arcanum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karina Bridenbaugh, Shelby Horzsa and Benjamin Sease Bradford â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mandi Bates and Paige LeCount Eldorado â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rikki Foust and Dylan Haas Greenville â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kyle Brown, Samantha Holzapfel, Dannielle Liebherr, Elizabeth Light, Madison Schlamb, Leah Suter and Justin Westfall New Madison â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ruth Earles, Alisha Hollinger and Rachel Miller New Paris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zackary Kelly and Heidi Klein West Manchester â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kortney Rea

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Snider will lead Friends of Bear’s Mill

GREENVILLE – At Bear’s Mill’s annual meeting on Jan. 20, the Friends of Bear’s Mill Board elected Linda Snider of Greenville as chairperson and Barbara Blair of Bradford as vicechair. Gordon Smith will continue to serve as treasurer and Sally Rudy will remain secretary. Smith is a Bradford resident and Rudy hails from Covington.

Snider has served on the board since 2015 and as a volunteer in the Bear’s Mill store for many years. She continues to volunteer in retail each Friday. Outgoing Chairperson Carl DeSantis expresses confidence that Snider is the right person for the position. He was thanked for his two years of service as chairperson by Snider and the rest of the Board. DeSantis is a West Milton resident, active as communications director for the Miami Valley Veteran’s Museum in Troy, and a volunteer at the Lincoln Community Center. Barbara Blair has been on the board since 2015, serving on and chairing committees. She is coordinating the Soup and Bowl Committee for 2018 as

Grease comes to local venues

ST. HENRY – Crescent Players present Grease at St. Henry High School on March 16 & 17, 7 p.m. and also March 17, 2 p.m.

The show will move to the James F. Dicke Auditorium, New Bremen, on March 23 & 24, 7 p.m. and also March 24 & 25, 2 p.m.

Visit crescentplayers. com to order tickets. All seats reserved. The cost is $10 online and $12 at the door. Concessions will be available.

Grease is presented by special arrangements with Samual French Inc. Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.

she did in 2017. Soup and Bowl, to be held in March, is one of the most important fundraising events for Bear’s Mill.

New on the Friends of Bear’s Mill Board is Gretchen (Eikenberry) Davis. Gretchen comes with a wealth of experience in business and has volunteered at fundraising events at the mill. She expresses excitement at the prospect of contributing

her skills and knowledge to improve and preserve mill operations. Continuing service on the board are: Lin Roberts and Kim Rudnick, both of Greenville and Carl DeSantis. Board committees were also appointed at the meeting.

Executive Director Marti Goetz is pleased with the appointments. “I am excited to begin 2018 with this slate of officers and the new and

continuing members of the board. We share the honored task of preserving the mill with a sense of serious stewardship. Each of the board members is very committed and loves the mill.

Their service is voluntary, of course, as the organization is a nonprofit. They are the most involved group of individuals I have had the

pleasure to work with.”

A presentation on fundraising was given by Laura Fike, a seasoned professional in fund development for nonprofits. Mrs. Fike formerly raised funds to support the Dayton Arts Alliance, Kettering Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Dayton. She shared strategic planning for funds development as the FOBM plan to raise funds for significant repairs needed at the mill.

Edison announces fall Dean’s List PIQUA – Edison State Community College recognized 390 students for excellence in academics on the Fall 2017 Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester.

Local students earning this recognition are as follows: Ansonia: Charity Barnes, Robert Christman, Ryleigh Cloyd, Sandra Grilliot, and Julie Kramer Arcanum: Sydney Anderson, Brenden Baker, Luke Booher, Shelby Bowser, Nicole Brocious, Megan Brown, Danielle Faber, Brigette Filbrun, Bryce Filbrun, Makenzie Kreitzer, Ashley Psczulkoski, Larkin Ressler, and Cheyenne White Bradford: Michelle Anderson, Dylan Burgan, Jason Garber, Mathue Hammaker, Parker Hesler, Ronald Hoelscher, Spencer Hogue, Katelyn Kingrey, Rachel Lavey, Legend Patty, Vincent Saulnier, Kayla Seman, and Maia Stump Eldorado: Samantha Hawkins Greenville: Brock Boyter, Brittany Brewer, Seth Conway, Marah Davis, Maranda Dunlap, Isabel Elliott, Terin Ellis, Joshua Green,

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS

SERVICE CENTER

547-3000

SERVICE COUPON

POT HOLE SPECIAL

Includes: Front End Alignment, Tire Rotation, Balance All 4 Tires, Adjust Tire Pressure

79

$

® ®

SERVICE COUPON

SERVICE COUPON

FREE BATTERY TEST

PREMIUM WIPER BLADES

Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/18

Some restrictions apply Exp. 3/31/18

19

95 $40 REBATE $ ON BATTERIES UP TO

Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/18

SERVICE COUPON

FREE

MULTI-POINT INSPECTION

Ask for It!

We’ll inspect: Fluid Levels, Battery, Shocks/Struts and Other Suspension Components, Exhaust System, Engine Cooling System, Hoses and Clamps, Drivestaft, Transmission, U-Joins and Shift Linkage, More

SERVICE COUPON

FREE

$30 REBATE ON BRAKE SERVICE

Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/18

Installed

SERVICE COUPON

BRAKE INSPECTION UP TO

Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/18

95

44 Fuel Saver Package $

95

Motorcraft Premium Synthetic Blend Oil and Filter Change, Rotate and Inspect Four Tires, Check Air and Cabin Air Filters, Inspect Brake System, Test Battery, Check Belts and Hoses, Top Off All Fluids Applicable to most makes and models Exp. 3/31/18

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HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-5 / SATURDAY 8-1

20% OFF

LOW TIRE PRICE GUARANTEE

Anything Made Up In Store for that Special Someone on Mother’s Day

500 Wagner Ave. Greenville, Ohio

547-9401

HUGE TIRE SALE Monday 9-6 Tuesday 9-6 Wednesday Closed

Thursday 11-8 Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-1

2399 Russia-Versailles Rd., Russia, Ohio

TIRES AVAILABLE FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS

100

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

110

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

90

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

110

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

110

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

110

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

MAIL-IN REBATE WITH PURCHASE OF

4 SELECT TIRES REBATES END SOON CALL TODAY!!!

130

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details

110

$

UP TO

Rebate on 4 See store for details